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IndexCape CharlesVirginiaNational
Income per capita$43,947$34,967$29,829
Median household income$55,104$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$100,250$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$40,392$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$42,396$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$23,864$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate4.2%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level16.0%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Cape Charles is 47% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Cape Charles is equal to the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Cape Charles is 10% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Cape Charles is 6% higher than the national average

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      $36,732 $55,104 $110,208
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Cape Charles median earnings by income bracket

      Cape Charles employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.8%6.8%
      Manufacturing sector10.9%10.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.1%2.1%
      Wholesale & retail services13.0%13.0%
      Public administration6.3%6.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.1%2.1%
      Education, health & social services5.7%5.7%
      Other38.5%38.5%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Eastville, VA541$45,72617.3%
      Cheriton, VA497$32,50041.3%
      Cape Charles, VA1,245$55,1040.4%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Kettleman City, CA1,245$54,4441.6%
      Saucier, MS1,245$58,3195.4%
      Talpa, NM1,245$49,16111.1%
      Rosendale Hamlet, NY1,245$54,6881.1%
      Round Lake, NY1,245$76,32438.0%
      Cape Charles, VA1,245$55,1040.4%
      Source: The Cape Charles, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).