Cape Charles, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,278
Population
360/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$62,314 per capita
$589,000
Home Value
$410,892 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
77
Violent Crime/100K
695 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 7.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$589,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,278
Census 2023
Population Density
360
per square mile
Land Area
3.6
square miles (9.2 km²)
Median Age
55.6 yrs
43% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.2%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.2%
Spanish
4.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.6%
Veterans
7.5%
25% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.4%
34% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.2%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.8%
79% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.352
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,278 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 360 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 55.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.6% |
| Veterans | 7.5% |
| Disability | 17.4% |
| Health Insurance | 98.2% |
| Uninsured | 1.8% |
| Broadband Access | 79.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.352 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |