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Chesapeake

Ohio · 745 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Chesapeake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,048. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
−12%since 2000
from 842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,572 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+7%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7038299561K1K1990201020202024Chesapeake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,048
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,653 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,056
−24%since 2000
from $19,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$84,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(816)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(717)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score7%(52)
Diversity Score
7
+57%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake, Ohio?

Chesapeake, Ohio has about 745 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesapeake, Ohio?

The typical household in Chesapeake, Ohio earns about $30,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesapeake, Ohio expensive?

In Chesapeake, Ohio, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake, Ohio?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chesapeake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesapeake, Ohio?

About 13.4% of people in Chesapeake, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesapeake, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesapeake, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 328 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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