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Wachapreague

Virginia · 257 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Wachapreague has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,300. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
+9%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.1
+4%since 2000
from 55.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602022442853271990201020202024Wachapreague
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,479
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,329
+40%since 2000
from $21,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+68%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(230)
Black2.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(14)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.4%(52)
Diversity Score
20
+94%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wachapreague, Virginia?

Wachapreague, Virginia has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wachapreague, Virginia?

The typical household in Wachapreague, Virginia earns about $49,479 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 $181,300, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Wachapreague, Virginia?

About 35.0% 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 4.3% 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 56 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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