Eastern Shore Times

Of the 1,239 people residing in Cape Charles, VA in 2019, the median age was 58, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Eastern Shore Times.

The largest number of people were in the 65 to 74 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for children under 5 years old.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	30	2.4
5 to 9 years old	63	5.1
10 to 14 years old	83	6.7
15 to 19 years old	48	3.9
20 to 24 years old	30	2.4
25 to 34 years old	138	11.1
35 to 44 years old	73	5.9
45 to 54 years old	98	7.9
55 to 64 years old	248	20
65 to 74 years old	326	26.3
75 to 84 years old	54	4.4
85 and older years old	48	3.9

Source: US Census Bureau