Chincoteague is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 3,281 people and three associated neighborhoods, Chincoteague is the 163rd largest community in Virginia.

Chincoteague real estate is some of the most expensive in Virginia, although Chincoteague house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Chincoteague has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.00% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Chincoteague is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Chincoteague is worth considering.

One of the nice things about Chincoteague is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small town, Chincoteague doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Chincoteague citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 36.27% of adults in Chincoteague have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Chincoteague in 2022 was $40,973, which is upper middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $163,892 for a family of four. However, Chincoteague contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Chincoteague home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chincoteague residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Chincoteague include English, Irish, German, British, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Chincoteague is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.