Wachapreague is a town located in Accomack County Virginia. Wachapreague has a 2024 population of 254. Wachapreague is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 257 in 2020.
The average household income in Wachapreague is $65,604 with a poverty rate of 3.56%. The median age in Wachapreague is 65.5 years: 69.2 years for males, and 58.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wachapreague was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 94.81% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.22% |
| Other race | 5 | 1.85% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 137 | 1.85 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.02 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 53 | 2.47 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Female | 16 | 2.81 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 4 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
2.58
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 2.49% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 14.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 16.42% |
| High School Graduate | 88 | 43.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 24 | 11.94% |
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 | 198 | 193 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $41,875 | $50,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,281 | $0 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $21,458 | $18,750 | $21,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,500 | $36,875 | $22,266 |
| Some College | $22,188 | $50,000 | $21,563 |
$27,500
Average Earnings
$36,875
Average Male
$22,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.78% of Wachapreague residents speak only English, while 2.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 9 | 3.72% |
3.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.65%
Male Poverty Rate
5.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wachapreague is White, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wachapreague is White, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,250 | $85,442 |
| Households | $54,844 | $65,604 |
| Married Families | $85,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,000 | $42,977 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.3%
Labor Force Participation
37.5%
Employment Rate
2%
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
52.59%
Born in Wachapreague
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.78% of Wachapreague residents were born in the United States, with 52.59% having been born in Virginia. 2.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 251 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 251 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 252 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 253 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 253 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 254 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 255 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 255 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 256 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 257 | 35 | 15.77% |
| 2019 | 222 | -2 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 224 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 226 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 227 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 229 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 230 | -2 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 232 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 232 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 232 | 0 | 0% |