Parksley, VA

Parksley, Virginia

Parksley, Virginia, in Accomack county, is 65 miles NE of Hampton, Virginia (center to center) and 70 miles N of Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are 837 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Parksley

In Parksley, about 54% of adults are married. In Parksley, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

Approximately 18% of Parksley is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Parksley.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parksley had a median family income of $45,227. Parksley is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Parksley folks tended to give their money ($100) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Parksley Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Parksley that were owner-occupied was 68%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Parksley, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Parksley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Parksley, VA

Comparing Parksley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Parksley Almanac

Parksley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Parksley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Parksley residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Parksley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Parksley Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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