Pastoria is a CDP located in Accomack County Virginia. Pastoria has a 2024 population of 780. Pastoria is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 7.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 723 in 2020.
The average household income in Pastoria is $46,129 with a poverty rate of 8.24%. The median age in Pastoria is 48.2 years: 32.5 years for males, and 54.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pastoria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 441 | 55.89% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 20.66% |
| White | 114 | 14.45% |
| Other race | 71 | 9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 361 | 2.19 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.07 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Married | 113 | 3.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 99 | 2.2 | 21.2 | 78.8 |
| Female | 27 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 16.83% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 6.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.51% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 36.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 30.75% |
| Some College | 33 | 6.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 208 | 59 | 0 |
| Black | 195 | 119 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 59 | 0 |
| White | 114 | 93 | 47 |
| Other Race | 45 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,324 | $47,279 | $8,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,861 | $29,028 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,389 | $46,054 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$31,389
Average Earnings
$46,054
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.54% of Pastoria residents speak only English, while 53.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 163 | 59 | 36.2% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 59 | 25.21% |
| White | 114 | 6 | 5.26% |
8.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
20.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pastoria is Multiple, with 36.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pastoria is White, with 5.26% 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 7.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,887 | $51,628 |
| Households | $45,809 | $46,129 |
| Married Families | $50,216 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $35,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
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 |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 29 | 11.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
43.98%
Born in Pastoria
65.53%
Native Born
34.47%
Foreign Born
26.74%
Non Citizen
7.73%
Naturalized
65.53% of Pastoria residents were born in the United States, with 43.98% having been born in Virginia. 26.74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 780 | 10 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 770 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 2022 | 761 | 355 | 87.44% |
| 2021 | 406 | -317 | -43.85% |
| 2020 | 723 | -273 | -27.41% |
| 2019 | 996 | 17 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 979 | -339 | -25.72% |
| 2017 | 1,318 | -60 | -4.35% |
| 2016 | 1,378 | 350 | 34.05% |
| 2015 | 1,028 | 133 | 14.86% |
| 2014 | 895 | 56 | 6.67% |
| 2013 | 839 | 257 | 44.16% |
| 2012 | 582 | -30 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 612 | -37 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 649 | 0 | 0% |