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Chesapeake City

Maryland · 673 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Chesapeake City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,211. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $286,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
673
−14%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+20%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6597007427838241990201020202024Chesapeake City
2024810
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,211
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,834
+43%since 2000
from $21,621 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+138%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(746)
Black3.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(633)
Black2.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(19)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score16%(108)
Diversity Score
16
+41%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake City, Maryland?

Chesapeake City, Maryland has about 673 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesapeake City, Maryland earns about $44,211 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 $286,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake City, Maryland?

About 19.0% 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 10.6% of people in Chesapeake City, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesapeake City, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesapeake City, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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