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Accomack County

Population in July 2008: 234. Population change since 2000: -4.9%
 

Males: 100  (43.1%)
Females: 134  (56.9%)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip codes: 23420.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,573 (it was $19,583 in 2000)
Painter:  $25,573
Virginia:  $59,562

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,130
Painter:  $19,130
Virginia:  $31,177

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $124,188 (it was $60,500 in 2000)
Painter:  $124,188
Virginia:  $262,100

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $135,560; Detached houses: $138,659; Mobile homes: $34,375

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Races in Painter:

  • White Non-Hispanic (62.6%)
  • Black (30.1%)
  • Hispanic (5.7%)
  • Other race (2.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Painter: 85.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (21.1%), United States (19.5%), German (6.1%), French (2.0%), Irish (2.0%), Scottish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1950

Elevation: 37 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 369 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Painter

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Painter town

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 19.9%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Virginia:  8.1%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Painter, Virginia in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Painter to the number of sex offenders is 117 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Painter:  0.7% ($433)
Virginia:  1.0% ($1,143)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (49.6 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (54.6 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (170.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Keller, VA (1.6 miles) , Belle Haven, VA (1.8 miles ), Exmore, VA (2.1 miles ), Melfa, VA (2.2 miles ), Wachapreague, VA (2.3 miles ), Onley, VA (2.8 miles ), Nassawadox, VA (3.0 miles ), Onancock, VA (3.0 miles ).

Latitude: 37.59 N, Longitude: 75.78 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 757

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Population change in the 1990s: -13 (-5.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (27%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Religious workers (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Financial managers (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Therapists (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)



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Average climate in Painter, Virginia

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Painter-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/2/1973, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the Painter town center .

On 8/6/1993, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 43.7 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.



Magnitude types:

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Hospitals/medical centers near Painter:
  • SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; NASSAWADOX, VA)
  • EDWARD MCCREADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; CRISFIELD, MD)
  • RAPPAHANNOCK GENL HOSP (about 33 miles; KILMARNOCK, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Painter, VA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Painter:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE (about 43 miles; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,940)
  • THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; HAMPTON, VA; FT enrollment: 5,249)
  • OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; NORFOLK, VA; FT enrollment: 13,330)
  • CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; FT enrollment: 4,432)
  • ECPI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 56 miles; VIRGINIA BEACH, VA; FT enrollment: 2,083)
  • SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; SALISBURY, MD; FT enrollment: 5,645)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  67.3%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  18.5%
Whole state:  9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.3%
Whole state:  4.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Painter, VA



Painter compared to Virginia state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Painter (2009 data):
  • SunTrust Bank: Painter Branch at Edmunds Street And Railroad Avenue, branch established on 1934-01-01. Info updated 2009-03-30: Bank assets: $185,098.8 mil, Deposits: $120,116.4 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1782 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Accomack County Virginia:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (66%)
  • Electricity (20%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Painter

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Episcopal Church
Adherents54.5%28.7%7.1%3.0%2.3%
Congregations54.7%19.8%2.3%2.3%4.7%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Churches of ChristAssemblies of God The Wesleyan ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.2%0.7%0.5%0.3%0.7%
Congregations5.8%2.3%2.3%2.3%3.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$500
Totals for Government 0$0 1$500



Painter government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $12,000
    General - Other: $11,000
    Fire Protection: $6,000
    Regular Highways: $4,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $17,000
    Interest Earnings: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $158,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $5,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $5,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000
    Other Selective Sales: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $16,000

5.17% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,561 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.17%
Virginia average:  11.06%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($894 average AGI)
Accomack County:  0.10%
Virginia average:  0.41%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Northampton County, VA  0.51% ($26,769 average AGI)
from Worcester County, MD  0.31% ($35,205)
from Virginia Beach city, VA  0.17% ($36,810)


5.41% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,092 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.41%
Virginia average:  10.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Northampton County, VA  0.59% ($25,493 average AGI)
to Wicomico County, MD  0.44% ($35,071)
to Worcester County, MD  0.39% ($38,680)


Strongest AM radio stations in Painter:
  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WNIS (790 AM; 5 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Painter:
  • WEXM (106.1 FM; EXMORE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKHI (107.5 FM; FRUITLAND, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WESR-FM (103.3 FM; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WROX-FM (96.1 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • WVES (99.3 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: CHINCOTEAGUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAZP (90.7 FM; CAPE CHARLES, VA; Owner: DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Painter:
  • W52AB (Channel 52; CRADDOCKVILLE, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W58AK (Channel 58; CRADDOCKVILLE, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W63AM (Channel 63; CRADDOCKVILLE, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • W68BH (Channel 68; CRADDOCKVILLE, VA; Owner: COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA)
  • WPMC-CA (Channel 36; MAPPSVILLE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)


Painter fatal accident list:
Mar 7, 1981 03:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 15, 1981 10:45 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Jan 1, 1976 01:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Fred Hannel, 2.9 Miles Northwest Of Painter, Virginia., Type: Tower, Structure height: 98 m, Overall height: 98 m
    Registrant: F. W. Hannel & Associates, 10733 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, Phone: (480) 585-7475, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KA2SMM, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 03/31/1998, Expiration Date: 03/31/2008
    Registrant: Ralph H Lasher, Rt 1 Box 511, Painter, VA 23420
  • Call Sign: KD4PPI, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/16/1992, Expiration Date: 06/16/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/17/2004
    Registrant: Derek M Savage, Rfd 1 Box 496, Painter, VA 23420


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: DOTSON FREDDIE PT-2 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 40FD , Serial Number: 1030, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Allen R Caison, 31057 Harbor Ln, Painter, VA 23420
  • Aircraft: BOEING B75 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6472 , Serial Number: 75-1400, Airworthiness Date: 04/12/1954
    Registrant (Individual): Glen E Salmon, Po Box 534, Painter, VA 23420


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 22
  • Hazardous Condition: 29

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