Tangier, Virginia

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Population in 2022: 432 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.5%
Males: 202  (47.0%)
Females: 230  (53.0%)
Median resident age:

57.7 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 23440.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-656,152,696 (it was $26,607 in 2000)
Tangier $-656,152,696
VA $85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,875 (it was $24,042 in 2000)

Tangier town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,788 (it was $56,000 in 2000)
Tangier:

$136,788
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $162,295; detached houses: $157,558; mobile homes: $225,963
March 2022 cost of living index in Tangier: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.4%

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Ancestries: American (87.1%), English (12.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1915

Elevation: 3 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 1,751 people per square mile   (low).

Tangier, Virginia map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
Virginia:

8.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $981 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $905 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (58.3 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (66.7 miles , pop. 234,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (157.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Smith Island, MD (3.2 miles ),
Southside Chesconessex, VA (3.6 miles),
Crisfield, MD (3.7 miles ),
Harborton, VA (3.8 miles),
Onancock, VA (4.0 miles ),
Saxis, VA (4.0 miles ),
Bobtown, VA (4.0 miles ),
Savageville, VA (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 37.83 N, Longitude: 75.99 W

Area code: 757

Distribution of median household income in Tangier, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tangier, VA in 2022
Tangier satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Virginia:

2.7%
Most common industries in Tangier, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (41.1%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Construction (4.7%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
  • Health care (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (58.5%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (3.4%)
  • Fuel dealers (2.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.9%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Tangier, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (39.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (58.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (2.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (2.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (2.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9.8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)

Average climate in Tangier, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tangier-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.4 miles away from the Tangier town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 53.0 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tangier-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 106.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 105.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 108.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 115.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 168.7 miles away from Tangier center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 173.2 miles away from Tangier center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Accomack County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tangier topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tangier:

  • EDWARD MCCREADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CRISFIELD, MD)
  • ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CRISFIELD, MD)

Airports located in Tangier:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tangier:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 32 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 42 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 47 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • College of William and Mary (about 55 miles; Williamsburg, VA; FT enrollment: 7,617)
  • Thomas Nelson Community College (about 58 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 7,056)
  • Hampton University (about 59 miles; Hampton, VA; FT enrollment: 4,494)
  • Christopher Newport University (about 60 miles; Newport News, VA; FT enrollment: 5,061)

Public high school in Tangier:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Tangier Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Accomack County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.2%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.9%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Tangier:

Marital status in Tangier, VA
  • Never married: 12.5%
  • Now married: 64.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Tangier:

  • High school or higher: 73.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Virginia average:

12.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Tangier
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tangier, VA (based on Accomack County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,78152
Evangelical Protestant5,25434
Black Protestant8966
Catholic8172
Other2262
None19,190-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
This county:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Accomack County:

7.30 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Accomack County:

9.64 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Accomack County:

10.7%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Accomack County:

30.2%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

23.7%
Virginia:

18.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,969$35,6280$0
Other Government Administration 1$8,740$104,8801$358
Sewerage 0$0 3$4,170
Water Supply 0$0 3$2,085
Totals for Government 2$11,709$70,2547$6,612

Tangier government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $240,000 ($555.56)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($25.46)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($2.31)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($27.78)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $86,000 ($199.07)

Tangier government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($2.31)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($27.78)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($4.63)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($4.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($27.78)
    Transit Utilities: $5,000 ($11.57)
  • Tax - Property: $100,000 ($231.48)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $30,000 ($69.44)
    Public Utilities Sales: $25,000 ($57.87)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $4,000 ($9.26)
    Public Utility License: $3,000 ($6.94)

Tangier government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $294,000 ($680.56)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $294,000 ($680.56)

Tangier government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $100,000 ($231.48)

Strongest AM radio stations in Tangier:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tangier:

  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKHI (107.5 FM; FRUITLAND, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WVES (99.3 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: CHINCOTEAGUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WESR-FM (103.3 FM; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WNDJ (104.9 FM; WHITE STONE, VA; Owner: WINDMILL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEXM (106.1 FM; EXMORE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKWI (101.7 FM; KILMARNOCK, VA; Owner: BUFFALO BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tangier:

  • WPMC-CA (Channel 36; MAPPSVILLE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.6mTotal length
  • $546,000Total costs
  • 1,535Total average daily traffic
  • 1,976Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Tangier)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KQ4PUF, Licensee ID: L02773529, Grant Date: 03/14/2024, Expiration Date: 03/14/2034, Certifier: Robert C Baechtel, Registrant: Robert C Baechtel, Tangier, VA 23440


Most common first names in Tangier, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1178.5 years
Mary982.0 years
William975.0 years
Charles866.9 years
Charlie672.9 years
Willie573.2 years
Edward461.5 years
Harold476.3 years
George483.5 years
Amanda482.0 years
Most common last names in Tangier, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Crockett4776.0 years
Parks4777.0 years
Pruitt4474.4 years
Dise1572.6 years
Wheatley1378.7 years
Charnock1072.1 years
Thomas982.3 years
Williams780.0 years
Laird771.6 years
Cooper768.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tangier, VA
  • 71.3%Electricity
  • 24.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tangier, VA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Tangier compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Tangier on our top lists:

  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least cars per house, population 500+"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people driving a car to work alone (population 500+)"
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