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CITY · 2010 ACS

Chesapeake Beach

Maryland · 5,753 residents · 2.693 sq mi
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Chesapeake Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,568. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,753
+81%since 2000
from 3,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,136 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+1%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Chesapeake Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,568
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,669
+31%since 2000
from $29,616 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $915 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+97%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(4,780)
Black9.7%(560)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(162)
Asian1.4%(79)
Other3.6%(208)
Diversity Score38.3%(2,205)
Diversity Score
38
+108%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
−2%since 2000
from 38.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has about 5,753 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland earns about $82,568 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 $381,600, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

About 36.5% 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 2.5% of people in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesapeake Beach, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,334 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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