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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chincoteague

Virginia · 4,317 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 $28,514. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,900. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,317
+21%since 1990
from 3,572 in 1990
1990 – 2025
466 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 386 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.1
+4%since 1990
from 44.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chincoteague
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,514
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,996 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,367
+62%since 1990
from $12,586 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$573
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $447 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
20.7% rent
3.4
−9%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chincoteague, Virginia?

Chincoteague, Virginia has about 4,317 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chincoteague, Virginia?

The typical household in Chincoteague, Virginia earns about $28,514 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 $95,900, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Chincoteague, Virginia?

About 15.1% 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 12.7% of people in Chincoteague, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chincoteague, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chincoteague, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 745 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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