Wachapreague is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. The population was 257 at the 2020 census.
History
The name of the town came from the Wachapreague, an Algonquian people who resided in the area centuries ago.
Bunting Place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.7 km), all land.
The Wachapreague Channel winds from the town, through the seaside marsh, out to the barrier islands. Between Cedar and Parramore Islands it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Easy access to the marsh and ocean makes this a popular place for fishermen.
Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 236 people, 133 households, and 69 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 225 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 93.22% White, 2.54% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.69% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69%.