Chincoteague, VA

Chincoteague, Virginia

Chincoteague contains a population of approximately 4,317.

The People and Families of Chincoteague

In Chincoteague, about 57% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Chincoteague, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chincoteague had a median family income of $33,425.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chincoteague favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Chincoteague Housing

Chincoteague has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Chincoteague are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Chincoteague, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Chincoteague can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Chincoteague, VA

Comparing Chincoteague 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Chincoteague Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chincoteague, 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.

Chincoteague High Schools (2004)

CHINCOTEAGUE HIGH
4586 MAIN ST
757-336-6166
Serves 377 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Chincoteague Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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