Chincoteague is located in Accomack county Virginia with a geographic area of 9.3 square miles. The total population in Chincoteague is 2,885 with 45.2% male and 54.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 2.8% of the population, under age 18 equal 11.9% of the population and over age 65 is 36.6% of the population. The median household income is $53,462, per capita income is $42,507. There are a total of 1,658 housing units with 73.8% owner occupied. Education includes 21.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 36.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Chincoteague in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.
