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Wachapreague

Virginia · 232 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Wachapreague has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,100. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−2%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.9
+4%since 2000
from 55.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602022442853271990201020202024Wachapreague
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,688
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,688
+37%since 2000
from $21,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
50.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(220)
Black2.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(211)
Black6.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(49)
Diversity Score
21
+99%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wachapreague, Virginia?

Wachapreague, Virginia has about 232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wachapreague, Virginia?

The typical household in Wachapreague, Virginia earns about $54,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wachapreague, Virginia expensive?

In Wachapreague, Virginia, the median home is worth about $170,100, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Wachapreague, Virginia?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wachapreague, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wachapreague, Virginia?

About 3.9% of people in Wachapreague, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wachapreague, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wachapreague, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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