Census Bureau data for Onancock town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Onancock town
- What is the median household income in Onancock town?
- The median household income in Onancock town is $53,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Onancock town?
- The poverty rate in Onancock town is 17.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Onancock town?
- $236,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Onancock town?
- The median gross rent in Onancock town is $775 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Onancock town residents have a college degree?
- 41.3% of adults in Onancock town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,323
Median Income
$53,750
Median Home Value
$236,900
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,403 (+6.8%)
Home Value:
+$19,300 (+8.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.4 pp (+71.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.4 pp (+18.3%)
Unemployment:
-6.9 pp (-46.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,323
Median Age
44.0
Female
55.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 52.8%
Black 35.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 11.6%
Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Mexican
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,750
±$11,426
-$37,224 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$76,695
Median Family Income
$80,938
Poverty Rate
17.8%
+11.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
30.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
33.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
12.4%
$15–25k
5.7%
$25–35k
8.4%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
18.9%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
9.2%
$150–200k
11.6%
$200k+
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
869
Owner-Occupied
67.7%
Renter-Occupied
32.3%
Vacancy Rate
28.8%
Median Home Value
$236,900
-$123,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$775
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
6.7%
$100–200k
7.9%
$200–300k
31.5%
$300–500k
20.5%
$500k–$1M
12.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.5%
$500–1k
19.3%
$1–1.5k
42.1%
$1.5–2k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3+
16.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.0%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
5.1%
20+ units
4.3%
Mobile home
1.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
33.9%
1940–1969
9.6%
1970–1999
5.3%
2000–2009
9.6%
2010+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
41.3%
-0.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
26.9%
Some College / Associate
17.2%
Less Than High School
5.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
+3.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
14.7%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
25.1%
Private For-Profit
70.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.0%
Finance
9.8%
Transportation
9.8%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Retail
5.5%
Public Admin
4.9%
Wholesale
4.2%
Arts/Entmt.
2.9%
Construction
1.1%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
45.5%
Food Prep
18.6%
Production
18.0%
Sales
16.6%
Construction
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.6 min
Drove Alone
66.3%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
1.1%
Work from Home
14.7%
Walked
4.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
619
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
11.9%
15–19
2.6%
20–24
1.9%
25–34
7.8%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
7.2%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
2.8%
75–84
18.4%
85+
11.3%
Under 18: 28.6%
Working age (18–64): 71.4%
65 and over: 31.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.5%
Naturalized Citizen
30.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
40.0%
Europe
25.0%
Asia
5.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.8%
With a Disability
20.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.7%
Uninsured
2.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.4%
Has a Computer
86.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023