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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chincoteague

Virginia · 3,572 residents · 9.26 sq mi
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Chincoteague has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,996. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 745 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $80,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,572
−17%vs 2000
vs 4,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
386 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 46.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chincoteague
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,996
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,514 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,586
−38%vs 2000
vs $20,367 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$80,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$447
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $573 in 2000
US average: $450
80.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
3.7
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,171)
Black0.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(23)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(191)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(3,547)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(41)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(161)
5
+2%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.7%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chincoteague, Virginia?

Chincoteague, Virginia has about 3,572 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chincoteague, Virginia?

The typical household in Chincoteague, Virginia earns about $21,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chincoteague, Virginia expensive?

In Chincoteague, Virginia, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Chincoteague, Virginia?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chincoteague, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chincoteague, Virginia?

About 12.6% of people in Chincoteague, 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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