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Chesapeake

West Virginia · 1,335 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 $40,650. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 308 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,335
−19%since 2000
from 1,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,775 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+8%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chesapeake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,650
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,230
+12%since 2000
from $16,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,152)
Black7.9%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.2%(69)
Diversity Score31.9%(426)
Diversity Score
32
+33%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake, West Virginia?

Chesapeake, West Virginia has about 1,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesapeake, West Virginia earns about $40,650 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake, West Virginia?

About 13.1% 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 28.8% 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 561 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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