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Cape Charles

Virginia · 1,009 residents · 3.553 sq mi
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Cape Charles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,813. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,100. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,009
−11%since 2000
from 1,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+21%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8631K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cape Charles
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,813
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,237 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,906
+81%since 2000
from $13,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,100
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
39.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+54%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(605)
Black42.9%(486)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(32)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(745)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(609)
Black31.1%(314)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(75)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.8%(664)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Charles, Virginia?

Cape Charles, Virginia has about 1,009 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cape Charles, Virginia?

The typical household in Cape Charles, Virginia earns about $38,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape Charles, Virginia expensive?

In Cape Charles, Virginia, the median home is worth about $278,100, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Cape Charles, Virginia?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cape Charles, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape Charles, Virginia?

About 18.5% of people in Cape Charles, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape Charles, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape Charles, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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