Wachapreague, Virginia
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Wachapreague is a town located in Accomack County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 236.
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History
Until 1872 this area was just a single farmhouse and its fields. Then a wharf was built and produce was shipped from here to northern markets. In 1884, a steamboat began making trips between Wachapreague and New York City. Hotel Wachapreague became a popular destination of visitors from the north.
Geography
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Location of Wachapreague, Virginia
Wachapreague is located at 37°36'23" North, 75°41'26" West (37.606514, -75.690510)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
The Wachapreague Channel winds from the town, through the seaside marsh, out to the barrier islands. Between Cedar and Parramore Islands it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Easy access to the marsh and ocean makes this a popular place for fishermen.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 236 people, 133 households, and 69 families residing in the town. The population density is 350.5/km² (922.9/mi²). There are 225 housing units at an average density of 334.1/km² (879.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.22% White, 2.54% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. 1.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 133 households out of which 9.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 3.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 48.1% are non-families. 42.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 25.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.77 and the average family size is 2.32.
In the town the population is spread out with 7.6% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 33.1% from 45 to 64, and 35.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 56 years. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $36,625, and the median income for a family is $39,063. Males have a median income of $30,313 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,680. 7.7% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
Wachapreague (http://www.easternshorevisitor.com/wachapreague.html) Template:Mapit-US-cityscale