Accomack County, Virginia
16 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 4 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 33,335
- Median household income
- $58,993
- ±5,112
- Unemployed
- 3.4%
- 515 of 15,159 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
- 12,061 of 14,446 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Accomack | 33,246 (2021) | Po Box 253, Onley | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 14
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Accomac | 522 (2021) | Po Box 21, Accomac | Website |
| Town of Belle Haven | 537 (2021) | Po Box 238, Belle Haven | — |
| Town of Bloxom | 382 (2021) | Po Box 217, Bloxom | — |
| Town of Chincoteague | 3,306 (2021) | 6150 Community Dr, Chincoteague Island | Website |
| Town of Hallwood | 205 (2021) | Po Box 5, Hallwood | — |
| Town of Keller | 141 (2021) | Po Box 352, Keller | — |
| Town of Melfa | 396 (2021) | Po Box 339, Melfa | — |
| Town of Onancock | 1,161 (2021) | 15 North St, Onancock | — |
| Town of Onley | 534 (2021) | Po Box 622, Onley | Website |
| Town of Painter | 273 (2021) | Po Box 176, Painter | — |
| Town of Parksley | 809 (2021) | Po Box 256, Parksley | Website |
| Town of Saxis | 169 (2021) | Po Box 156, Saxis | — |
| Town of Tangier | 431 (2021) | Po Box 244, Tangier | — |
| Town of Wachapreague | 254 (2021) | Po Box 242, Wachapreague | Website |
Special districts 1
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Public Library | Libraries | Po Box 360, Accomac | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Accomack County Public Schools
School district13 schools
23296 Courthouse Ave, Accomac, VA, 23301
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Wallops Farmers Market
VA, 34001
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market
3015 Ridge Road CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, VA, 23336
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Chincoteague Island Farmers' Market
6309 Church St., Chincoteague, VA, 23336
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
The Onancock Market
Market St. at Ames St., Onancock, VA, 23417
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.