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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chesapeake Beach

Maryland · 2,419 residents · 2.693 sq mi
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Chesapeake Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,771. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 761 residents. Median home value is $130,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,419
−24%vs 2000
vs 3,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
898 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−13%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Chesapeake Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,771
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,365 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,118
−39%vs 2000
vs $29,616 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$130,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $160,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$774
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $915 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
24.3% rent
2.8
+19%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,877)
Black5.3%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(45)
Asian1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(585)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,326)
Black3.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(36)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score12.6%(306)
13
−31%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.1%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.6 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has about 2,419 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

The typical household in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland earns about $46,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesapeake Beach, Maryland expensive?

In Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, the median home is worth about $130,800, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

About 5.2% of people in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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