Deep Creek North is home to 21,321 people in Chesapeake. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 3%. Density works out to 1,895 people per square mile. That trails the Chesapeake median by roughly 16%. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Deep Creek North; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
21,321
Population density
1,895 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.3 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,097
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,019
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,571
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,463
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.93 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(9,777)
Black37.9%(8,088)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,217)
Asian2.1%(456)
Other8.4%(1,783)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(9,777)
Black37.9%(8,088)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,217)
Asian2.1%(456)
Other8.4%(1,783)
Diversity Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 21,321 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
The typical household in Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $80,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?
In Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $306,571, and the typical rent is about $1,463 a month.
How educated are people in Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 13.5% of people in Deep Creek North, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
