Tangier, Virginia
Tangier: Town of the United States
About
Tangier is a town located in the county of Accomack in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 727 and a population density of 518 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 700 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tangier
| Population : | 700 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Accomack County |
| Postal code : | 23440 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 757 |
| Area : | 1.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:10:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 498 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tangier is located at 37°49'34"N 75°59'30"W (37.8262400, -75.9916000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Tangier
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tangier decreased by 3.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 727 | - | census |
| 2011 | 726 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 728 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 719 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 719 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 717 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 716 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 712 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 708 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 701 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 700 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Schools in Tangier
College & universities near Tangier, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232052 | Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa (VA) | 23410 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tangier, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| WBG | Williamsburg Transportation Center | 468 North Boundary Street | RAIL |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
Post offices near Tangier
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tangier Post Office | Tangier (VA) | 23440 |
Other cities in Accomack County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Accomack County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague | 2,866 | Town of the United States |
| Onancock | 1,205 | Town of the United States |
| Parksley | 805 | 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 |
