Wachapreague, Virginia
Wachapreague: Town of the United States
About
Wachapreague is a town located in the county of Accomack in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 232 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 221 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wachapreague
| Population : | 221 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Accomack County |
| Postal code : | 23480 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 757 |
| Area : | 0.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:17:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 364 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wachapreague is located at 37°36'15"N 75°41'23"W (37.6043000, -75.6896500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wachapreague decreased by 4.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 232 | - | census |
| 2011 | 232 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 232 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 230 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 229 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 229 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 227 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 226 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 224 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 223 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 221 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,679 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,285 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,660 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,254 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 91.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,043 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
Wachapreague zip code is 23480.
County name: Accomack, County
fips: 51001
Powellton, Wachapreague
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $147,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,123 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $467 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $756 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,987 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.10 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 55,179 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 147,595 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 469,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 506,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $32,687 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,661 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,367 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,118 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,064 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 602 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,919 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,654 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,369.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.14 |
Other Places in Wachapreague
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Schools in Wachapreague
College & universities near Wachapreague, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232052 | Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa (VA) | 23410 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wachapreague, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
| NPN | Newport News station | 9304 Warwick Boulevard | RAIL |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
Post offices near Wachapreague
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wachapreagu Post Office | Wachapreague (VA) | 23480 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Painter | 219 | Town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States |
| Hallwood | 199 | Town of the United States |
| Keller | 169 | Virginia |
