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Captains Cove

Virginia · 1,544 residents · 2.953 sq mi
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Captains Cove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,205. Population has grown 43% since 2019. Median home value is $186,500. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,544
+43%since 2019
from 1,077 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
523 / sq mi
+43%since 2019
from 365 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.8
−6%since 2019
from 61.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3497111K1K2K201020202024Captains Cove
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,205
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,146 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,797
+1%since 2019
from $27,587 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade41.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $172,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,100 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
13.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+4%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,063)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,365)
Black4.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(51)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.4%(315)
Diversity Score
20
+536%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
−17%since 2019
from 32.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
44.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Captains Cove, Virginia?

Captains Cove, Virginia has about 1,544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Captains Cove, Virginia earns about $58,205 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 $186,500, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Captains Cove, Virginia?

About 28.1% 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 8.8% of people in Captains Cove, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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