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Chincoteague

Virginia · 2,941 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 $33,109. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 1,376 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,000. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,941
−32%since 2000
from 4,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
+13%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chincoteague
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,109
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,752
+46%since 2000
from $20,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,000
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
62.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+108%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,764)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(49)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other2.1%(61)
Diversity Score12.3%(361)
Diversity Score
12
+178%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chincoteague, Virginia?

Chincoteague, Virginia has about 2,941 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chincoteague, Virginia?

The typical household in Chincoteague, Virginia earns about $33,109 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 $232,000, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Chincoteague, Virginia?

About 25.8% 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 18.9% of people in Chincoteague, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chincoteague, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chincoteague, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 631 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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