Cape Charles Authority

Cape Charles is a middle-income small town of 1,201 with home prices 1.7× the Virginia median.

Cape Charles, Virginia

With 1,201 residents, Cape Charles sits in Northampton County, Virginia as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $73,750.

Definition and scope

Located in Northampton County, Virginia, Cape Charles operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Cape Charles has approximately 1,201 residents. The median age is 60.5 years. Roughly 66% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $640,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 81.9%
• Black or African American: 7.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Cape Charles is $73,750. Poverty rate stands at 13.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.4%. Educational attainment: 59.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Cape Charles:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Cape Charles is Starbase Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Northampton County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newport News, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Cape Charles sits at an elevation of 34 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.