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Chincoteague

Virginia · 3,344 residents · 9.26 sq mi
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Chincoteague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,462. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 973 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $315,500. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,344
−23%since 2000
from 4,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+24%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chincoteague
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,462
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,507
+109%since 2000
from $20,367 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,500
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,035)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(96)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other4.1%(137)
Diversity Score19.9%(665)
Diversity Score
20
+350%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chincoteague, Virginia?

Chincoteague, Virginia has about 3,344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chincoteague, Virginia?

The typical household in Chincoteague, Virginia earns about $53,462 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 $315,500, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Chincoteague, Virginia?

About 35.0% 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 7.1% 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 228 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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