Chincoteague is a town located in Accomack County Virginia. Chincoteague has a 2024 population of 3,248. Chincoteague is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,338 in 2020.
The average household income in Chincoteague is $83,220 with a poverty rate of 10.56%. The median age in Chincoteague is 56.8 years: 51.7 years for males, and 58.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chincoteague was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,134 | 94.97% |
| Two or more races | 166 | 5.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,727 | 1.91 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Married | 895 | 2.52 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 733 | 1.02 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 51 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 48 | 2.92 | 0 | 100 |
2.51
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 573 | 22.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 394 | 15.17% |
| High School Graduate | 759 | 29.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 520 | 20.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,475 | 2,343 | 957 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 54 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 60 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $102,596 | $26,706 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,889 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,573 | $0 | $10,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,531 | $72,930 | $25,104 |
| Some College | $57,292 | $92,917 | $0 |
$44,531
Average Earnings
$72,930
Average Male
$25,104
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.5% of Chincoteague residents speak only English, while 3.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,074 | 258 | 8.39% |
| Multiple | 161 | 90 | 55.9% |
10.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.34%
Male Poverty Rate
8.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chincoteague is Multiple, with 55.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chincoteague is White, with 8.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.57% |
| High School | 10.8% |
| Some College | 6.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.34% |
| Male Employed | 14.22% |
| Female Employed | 6.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,667 | $109,691 |
| Households | $62,292 | $83,220 |
| Married Families | $100,483 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,156 | $45,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
489
Number of Veterans
432
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 291 |
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 226 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 18.59% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 67.69% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 7.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
28.42%
Born in Chincoteague
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
96.45% of Chincoteague residents were born in the United States, with 28.42% having been born in Virginia. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,136 | -23 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 3,159 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 3,181 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 3,203 | -23 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 3,226 | -22 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 3,248 | -23 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,271 | -16 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 3,287 | -41 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 3,328 | -10 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 3,338 | 461 | 16.02% |
| 2019 | 2,877 | -17 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 2,894 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 2,902 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 2,914 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,910 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 2,912 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,915 | -28 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 2,943 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2,937 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 2,938 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,317 | 745 | 20.86% |
| 1990 | 3,572 | 848 | 31.13% |
| 1950 | 2,724 | -412 | -13.14% |