Chincoteague, Virginia
Chincoteague: Town of the United States
About
Chincoteague is a town located in the county of Accomack in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,941 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,866 inhabitants.
The town was created 116 years ago in 1907.
Quick Facts about Chincoteague
| Population : | 2,866 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Accomack County |
| Postal code : | 23336 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 757 |
| Area : | 96.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1908 (116 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:42:22 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chincoteague is located at 37°55'59"N 75°22'44"W (37.9331800, -75.3788100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Chincoteague
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chincoteague decreased by 2.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,941 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,937 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,942 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,914 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,910 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,909 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,912 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,899 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,893 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,875 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,866 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Chincoteague
1 Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
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2 Veterans Memorial Park
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3 Museum of Chincoteague Island
7125 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Captain Timothy Hill House
5122 Main St, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Island Nature Trail
Hallie Whealton Smith Dr, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Chincoteague
1 Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
6733 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Chincoteague (5)
People born in Chincoteague, including jazz trumpeter Mark Morganelli, artist Delbert Daisey, actor Bill Hinnant, .
List
- Skip Hinnant (American actor) he was born in 12/09/1940
- Daniel Webster Cluff (American military personnel) he was born in 04/07/1916
Schools in Chincoteague
College & universities near Chincoteague, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163338 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne (MD) | 21853-1299 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chincoteague, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Chincoteague
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague Island Post Office | Chincoteague Island (VA) | 23336 |
Other cities in Accomack County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Accomack County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Onancock | 1,205 | Town of the United States |
| Parksley | 805 | Town of the United States |
| Tangier | 700 | Town of the United States |
| Belle Haven | 500 | Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA |
| Onley | 499 | Town of the United States |
| Accomac | 482 | Town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States |
| Melfa | 386 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Bloxom | 366 | Town of the United States |
| Saxis | 230 | Town in Virginia |
| Wachapreague | 221 | Town of the United States |
| Painter | 219 | Town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States |
| Hallwood | 199 | Town of the United States |
| Keller | 169 | Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Chincoteague distances to largest Virginia cities
