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Chesapeake

Virginia · 222,209 residents · 338.456 sq mi
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Chesapeake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,855. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $272,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222,209
+12%since 2000
from 199,184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
657 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
142K172K202K232K263K1990201020202024Chesapeake
2024253K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,855
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,743 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,306
+40%since 2000
from $20,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+70%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(131,200)
Black28.3%(56,442)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4,076)
Asian1.8%(3,638)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(115,702)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(134,251)
Black29.3%(65,204)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(9,706)
Asian2.8%(6,289)
Other2.7%(5,891)
Diversity Score67.7%(150,518)
Diversity Score
68
+17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake, Virginia?

Chesapeake, Virginia has about 222,209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesapeake, Virginia?

The typical household in Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $67,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?

In Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $272,800, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 6.8% of people in Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesapeake, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesapeake, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70,233 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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