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CITY · 2010 ACS

Captains Cove

Virginia · 1,042 residents · 2.953 sq mi
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Captains Cove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,154. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 572 residents. Median home value is $226,300. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,042
+122%vs 2011
vs 470 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
353 / sq mi
+122%vs 2011
vs 159 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
−15%vs 2011
vs 60.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3497111K1K2K201020202024Captains Cove
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,154
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,173 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,334
+2%vs 2011
vs $33,744 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.334 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $236,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,635 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−25.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
63.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
−24%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(440)
Black3.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.8%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(71)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(924)
Black6.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.8%(238)
Diversity Score
23
+50%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+28%vs 2011
vs 27.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
Female
43.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.6%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captains Cove, Virginia?

Captains Cove, Virginia has about 1,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Captains Cove, Virginia earns about $61,154 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 $226,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Captains Cove, Virginia?

About 26.8% 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 9.8% of people in Captains Cove, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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