Accomack County, Virginia

Accomack County
Accomack County
U.S. county
	Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
	Virginia's location within the U.S.
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Country	United States ;
State	Virginia
Founded	1663
Seat	Accomac
Largest city	Chincoteague
Area
• Total	1,310 sq mi (3,400 km2)
• Land	450 sq mi (1,200 km2)
• Water	860 sq mi (2,200 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	33,164
• Density	73.7/sq mi (28.5/km2)
Website	[[1] www.co.accomack.va.us/%20www.co.accomack.va.us]]

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Accomack County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,164. The county seat is Accomac.

History[edit | edit source]

Accomack County was established in 1663. The name "Accomack" comes from the Accawmacke tribe, a Native American tribe that lived in the area. The county has a rich history, including its role in the early colonial period and its involvement in the American Civil War.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Accomack County is situated on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, a peninsula bordered by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The county has a total area of 1,310 square miles, of which 450 square miles is land and 860 square miles (65.6%) is water.

Adjacent counties and independent cities[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 33,164 people, 13,004 households, and 8,501 families residing in the county. The population density was 73.7 people per square mile.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Accomack County is largely based on agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. The county is known for its seafood, particularly blue crabs and oysters. Tourism is also significant, with attractions such as Chincoteague Island and the Assateague Island National Seashore.

Education[edit | edit source]

Accomack County is served by Accomack County Public Schools, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the Eastern Shore Community College.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Major highways in Accomack County include U.S. Route 13, which runs north-south through the county. The county is also served by the Accomack County Airport.

Communities[edit | edit source]

Towns[edit | edit source]

Census-designated places[edit | edit source]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Margaret Brent, an early settler and landowner
John Wise, a pioneer in American ballooning

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Official website

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