Wachapreague, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
290
Population
1,318/sq mi density
$56,917
Median Income
$33,479 per capita
$206,300
Home Value
$262,749 Zillow
$2,045
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,917 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$206,300 home value, $2,045/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
290
Census 2023
Population Density
1,318
per square mile
Land Area
0.2
square miles (0.6 km²)
Median Age
58.1 yrs
49% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.5%
Black
0%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.9%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.1%
Veterans
12.4%
107% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.4%
65% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.6%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.4%
72% 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 | 290 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,318 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 58.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.1% |
| Female | 56.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
Language
| English Only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.1% |
| Veterans | 12.4% |
| Disability | 21.4% |
| Health Insurance | 97.6% |
| Uninsured | 2.4% |
| Broadband Access | 72.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.452 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |