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Chesapeake City

Maryland · 736 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Chesapeake City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,900. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
736
−6%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+23%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6597007427838241990201020202024Chesapeake City
2024810
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,630
+74%since 2000
from $21,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(659)
Black2.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score18.8%(139)
Diversity Score
19
+66%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+96%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake City, Maryland?

Chesapeake City, Maryland has about 736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesapeake City, Maryland earns about $58,438 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 $279,900, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake City, Maryland?

About 32.1% 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 13.8% 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 18 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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