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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chesapeake City

Maryland · 787 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Chesapeake City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $127,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

787
+10%since 1990
from 718 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,485 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,355 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+11%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6597007427838241990201020202024Chesapeake City
2024810
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,917
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,154 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,621
+48%since 1990
from $14,648 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $98,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$593
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $550 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
30.9% rent
2.7
−14%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(681)
Black5.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(112)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(746)
Black3.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score11.4%(89)
11
−27%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 City, Maryland?

Chesapeake City, Maryland has about 787 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chesapeake City, Maryland earns about $46,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesapeake City, Maryland expensive?

In Chesapeake City, Maryland, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake City, Maryland?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chesapeake City, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesapeake City, Maryland?

About 6.2% of people in Chesapeake City, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesapeake City, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesapeake City, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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