Chincoteague, VA town hall & government
Chincoteague spent $10.7 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $3,247 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Chincoteague's government.
Who runs Chincoteague
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Chincoteague's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 31%
- From the state 19%
- Utility sales 12%
- Interest, fines & other 12%
- Fees & charges 12%
- Property taxes 11%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- From the federal government <1%
Chincoteague didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Chincoteague
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Accomack County Public Schools
Chincoteague's K–12 school district, shared with Accomac, Bloxom, Hallwood, Keller, Melfa and Onancock. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Virginia districts overall: 49% local, 41% state, 10% federal
- Local 27%
- State 57%
- Federal 15%
Of the $15,694 per pupil, $8,825 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Chincoteague kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Chincoteague pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Chincoteague's government
Who represents Chincoteague
Chincoteague is represented in Congress by Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and Representative Jennifer A. Kiggans. Abigail Spanberger is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.