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Captains Cove

Virginia · 1,542 residents · 2.953 sq mi
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Captains Cove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,156. Population has declined 8% since 2023. Median home value is $267,700. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,542
−8%since 2023
from 1,676 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
522 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 568 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
−14%since 2023
from 61.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3497111K1K2K201020202024Captains Cove
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,156
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,880 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,279
+4%since 2023
from $43,412 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−6%since 2023
from 0.287 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $230,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
40.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,645)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(76)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,508)
Black1.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(84)
Diversity Score
5
+19%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+12%since 2023
from 28.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captains Cove, Virginia?

Captains Cove, Virginia has about 1,542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Captains Cove, Virginia?

The typical household in Captains Cove, Virginia earns about $110,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Captains Cove, Virginia expensive?

In Captains Cove, Virginia, the median home is worth about $267,700.

How educated are people in Captains Cove, Virginia?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Captains Cove, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Captains Cove, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Captains Cove, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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