Chincoteague, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,300
Population
356/sq mi density
$62,292
Median Income
$42,338 per capita
$329,200
Home Value
$370,594 Zillow
$1,102
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
123
Violent Crime/100K
1,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,292 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$329,200 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,300
Census 2023
Population Density
356
per square mile
Land Area
9.3
square miles (24.0 km²)
Median Age
56.8 yrs
46% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
95%
Black
0%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.5%
Veterans
18.3%
205% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.1%
1% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.1%
64% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.452
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,300 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 356 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 56.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.0% |
| Female | 47.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.5% |
| Veterans | 18.3% |
| Disability | 13.1% |
| Health Insurance | 96.9% |
| Uninsured | 3.1% |
| Broadband Access | 88.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.452 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |