Parksley is a town located in Accomack County Virginia. Parksley has a 2024 population of 806. Parksley is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 816 in 2020.
The average household income in Parksley is $80,654 with a poverty rate of 3.8%. The median age in Parksley is 43.6 years: 44.1 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parksley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 428 | 56.02% |
| Black or African American | 284 | 37.17% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 6.68% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 313 | 2.42 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 113 | 1.31 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 111 | 2.98 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Male | 60 | 2.38 | 23.3 | 76.7 |
| Female | 29 | 4.69 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 15.57% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 8.79% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 32.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 5.13% |
| Some College | 72 | 13.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 285 | 107 |
| Black | 172 | 126 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,361 | $47,250 | $64,545 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $29,792 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,864 | $22,614 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,179 | $29,063 | $45,729 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $38,125 | $33,333 |
$35,179
Average Earnings
$29,063
Average Male
$45,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.17% of Parksley residents speak only English, while 32.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 26.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 360 | 17 | 4.72% |
| Black | 284 | 7 | 2.46% |
| Multiple | 51 | 5 | 9.8% |
3.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.9%
Male Poverty Rate
6.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parksley is Multiple, with 9.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parksley is Black, with 2.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.19% |
| Some College | 1.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.01% |
| Male Employed | 0.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,071 | $77,658 |
| Households | $74,844 | $80,654 |
| Married Families | $85,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,250 | $77,826 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 7.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.71%
Born in Parksley
73.43%
Native Born
26.57%
Foreign Born
21.34%
Non Citizen
5.24%
Naturalized
73.43% of Parksley residents were born in the United States, with 40.71% having been born in Virginia. 21.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 794 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 797 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 799 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 801 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 804 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 806 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 809 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 809 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 814 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 816 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 809 | -8 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 817 | -6 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 823 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 828 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 831 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 835 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 843 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 845 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 843 | 0 | 0% |