Metompkin, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Metompkin, Virginia
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 490 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-48776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584880 |
Metompkin is a small community located in Accomack County, Virginia, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau uses to collect population information. It is not an officially organized city or town.
In 2020, about 490 people lived in Metompkin. This makes it a very small community.
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Where is Metompkin?
Metompkin is located in the eastern part of Virginia. It is part of Accomack County. The area is about 30 feet (which is about 9 meters) above sea level. This means it is fairly close to the coast.
Who Lives in Metompkin?
This section shares information about the people living in Metompkin. The U.S. Census Bureau collects this data every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 551 | — | |
| 2020 | 490 | −11.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population Changes
In 2010, the population of Metompkin was 551 people. By 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 490 people.
People and Backgrounds
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in Metompkin. This helps us understand the community better.
- Most people in Metompkin are Black or African American. In 2020, they made up about 68% of the population.
- White people made up about 9% of the population in 2020.
- About 20% of the people in Metompkin identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2020. This group can be of any race.
- A small number of people identified as Native American, Asian, or of mixed racial backgrounds.
This mix of people makes Metompkin a diverse place.
See also
In Spanish: Metompkin (Virginia) para niños
