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Chesapeake Beach

Maryland · 6,356 residents · 2.693 sq mi
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Chesapeake Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,379. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $368,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,356
+100%since 2000
from 3,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,360 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Chesapeake Beach
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,379
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,621
+91%since 2000
from $29,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,536
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $915 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(4,743)
Black10.7%(682)
Hispanic / Latino5%(317)
Asian1.5%(98)
Other7.9%(499)
Diversity Score52.5%(3,334)
Diversity Score
52
+185%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has about 6,356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland earns about $111,379 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 $368,600, and the typical rent is about $1,536 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland?

About 42.9% 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 4.6% 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 3,937 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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