With 13,122 people, Deep Creek South is a neighborhood in Chesapeake. Owners hold 93% of the housing stock. Renters pay $2,908 a month at the median. That is roughly 49% ahead of the Chesapeake median. Median household income runs $142,286, well clear of the $82,259 US median. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Deep Creek South; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,122
Population density
1,746 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.52 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$142,286
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,917
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$469,658
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,908
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.26 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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-Hispanic56.6%(7,425)
Black24.6%(3,232)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(814)
Asian4.1%(542)
Other8.5%(1,109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(7,425)
Black24.6%(3,232)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(814)
Asian4.1%(542)
Other8.5%(1,109)
Diversity Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 13,122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
The typical household in Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $142,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?
In Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $469,658, and the typical rent is about $2,908 a month.
How educated are people in Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 2.0% of people in Deep Creek South, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
