Wachapreague, VA Demographics

The total population of Wachapreague is estimated to be 270 with 127 males (47.04%) and 143 females (52.96%). There are 16 more females than males in Wachapreague.
The median household income in Wachapreague was $52,798 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 3,269(5.83%) from $56,067 in 2020. This income is 70.77% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Wachapreague sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 65 years and over old, at $53,145. Overall, the median household income for the town of Wachapreague stands at $52,798.
In Wachapreague, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $42,336 for males and $29,388 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $46,390 for males and $50,893 for females.
In Wachapreague, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $52,798.
In 2022, the population of Wachapreague was 253, a 0.00% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wachapreague's population was 253, a decline of 0.78% compared to a population of 255 in 2020.
The median age in Wachapreague, VA is 69.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 2.37% were under the age of 15, 14.22% aged 15 to 29, 21.33% aged 30 to 64, 55.45% aged 65 to 84, and 6.64% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Wachapreague population: 100% are White.