Bobtown: Demographics & People
Census counts 141 people in Bobtown, in 76 households. Population shrank 28.1% from 196 (2022) to 141 (2024). Median age 64.5 years. (16.9y older than Accomack County; 26.7y older than Virginia). Population is 67% White (non-Hispanic) and 33% Asian. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.29). 87% of households are family-led. County is gaining 155 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 1.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 13% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 28.1% from 196 (2022) to 141 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~104 (extrapolated at -14.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 65.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,413 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -28.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 196 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 141 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 141 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 65 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 64.5y is 25.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Median age | 64.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 141 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 82.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 59 |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 58.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 65 Plus | 41.8% |
| Median age | 64.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 141 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.29 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 161 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 35 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 29.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 82.1% |
| Asian population | 33.3% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 66.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (6)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 39 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 55 |
| Share born in this state | 27.7% |
| Share born in another state | 72.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 39.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 33.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 48 |
| From Africa | 48 |
Households & Family Composition
76 households. Averaging 1.8 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 87% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 87 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 87 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 1.81 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 816 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 270 |
| Family households | 66 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 86.8% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 76 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 38.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 155 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 38.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 29,426 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 29,271 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 155 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 23 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Accomack |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 24.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 20.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 29.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51001 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Accomack County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,618 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51001 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Accomack County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 86.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 76.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 50.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 32,316 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 7.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 13 |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 141, shrinking, retirement community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 141 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Accomack County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade