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Chesapeake

West Virginia · 1,554 residents · 0.481 sq mi
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Chesapeake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,958. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,900. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
1,554
−5%since 2000
from 1,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,231 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chesapeake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,958
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,526 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,949
+16%since 2000
from $16,307 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,443)
Black10%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(395)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,371)
Black9.6%(149)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(96)
Diversity Score34.4%(535)
Diversity Score
34
+43%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake, West Virginia?

Chesapeake, West Virginia has about 1,554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesapeake, West Virginia?

The typical household in Chesapeake, West Virginia earns about $36,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesapeake, West Virginia expensive?

In Chesapeake, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake, West Virginia?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chesapeake, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesapeake, West Virginia?

About 14.6% of people in Chesapeake, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesapeake, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesapeake, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 342 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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