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.

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Location of Chincoteague on Virginia map.

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 : 05:51:24 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.62% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Chincoteague is located at 37°55'59"N 75°22'44"W (37.9331800, -75.3788100).

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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

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People born in Chincoteague (5)

People born in Chincoteague, including jazz trumpeter Mark Morganelli, artist Delbert Daisey, actor Bill Hinnant, .

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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