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Great Bridge

Virginia · Chesapeake · 21,544 residents · 7.514 sq mi
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The short version

Great Bridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $439,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Chesapeake median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Great Bridge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,544
Population density
2,867 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,788
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,716
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$439,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,443
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(14,900)
Black11.9%(2,564)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,520)
Asian5.1%(1,104)
Other6.8%(1,456)
Diversity Score61.9%(13,340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(14,900)
Black11.9%(2,564)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,520)
Asian5.1%(1,104)
Other6.8%(1,456)
Diversity Score61.9%(13,340)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
6.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia?

Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 21,544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia?

The typical household in Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $134,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?

In Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $439,300, and the typical rent is about $2,443 a month.

How educated are people in Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 5.4% of people in Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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