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Cape Charles

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.553
State:
Virginia

Cape Charles is a town located in Northampton County, Virginia. Cape Charles has a 2026 population of 1,342. Cape Charles is currently growing at a rate of 2.05% annually and its population has increased by 13.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,179 in 2020.

The median household income in Cape Charles is $73,750 with a poverty rate of 13.16%. The median age in Cape Charles is 60.5 years: 59.9 years for males, and 62.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

1.3K
Total Population
378
Density (mi²)
27 2.05%
Growth

Cape Charles Population

Cape Charles Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,342272.05%
20251,315272.1%
20241,288241.9%
20231,264584.81%
20221,206302.55%
20211,176-3-0.25%
20201,17930.26%
20191,027191.88%
20181,008-4-0.4%
20171,012-10-0.98%
20161,022181.79%
20151,004242.45%
201498040.41%
2013976-17-1.71%
2012993-23-2.26%
20111,01670.69%
20101,01120.2%

Median Age

Overall: 60.5 years
Female: 62.1 years
Male: 59.9 years

Cape Charles Adults

There are 1,103 adults, (453 of whom are seniors) in Cape Charles.

Sex Ratio

Female: 618 (51.5%)
Male: 583 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Cape Charles includes 85.35% White, 8.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,02585.35%
Black or African American998.24%
Two or more races594.91%
Asian161.33%
Other race20.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races423.5%
White413.41%
Asian110.92%
Black or African American40.33%
Other race20.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98481.93%
Black or African American957.91%
Two or more races171.42%
Asian50.42%

Cape Charles Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Cape Charles ' average per capita income is $46,346. Household income levels show a median of $73,750. The poverty rate stands at 13.16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$169,167-
Families$138,304$197,843
Households$73,750$134,075
Non Families$30,568$76,914

$46,346

Average Income

$73,750

Median Household Income

13.16%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)