Cape Charles, VA

Cape Charles, Virginia

Cape Charles, Virginia is 25 miles NE of Hampton, Virginia (center to center) and 31 miles N of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Northampton county. The population of the town is 1,134.

The People and Families of Cape Charles

In Cape Charles, about 37% of adults are married. Adults in Cape Charles are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Approximately 46% of Cape Charles is non-white. Cape Charles is home to people of a variety of races.

Cape Charles has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cape Charles had a median family income of $29,167. A sizable number of people in Cape Charles work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Cape Charles political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $300. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Cape Charles Housing

Of the housing in Cape Charles, approximately 47% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Cape Charles is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Cape Charles are lower than most places in Virginia.

Commuting

In Cape Charles, 80% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Cape Charles offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Cape Charles strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Cape Charles, VA

Comparing Cape Charles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cape Charles Almanac

Cape Charles Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cape Charles Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cape Charles residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cape Charles, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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