Great Bridge East is a neighborhood of 15,576 people in Chesapeake. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 58% more than in Chesapeake as a whole. Households take in $150,762 a year at the median, 83% more than the country as a whole. Median rent is $2,663 a month. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Great Bridge East; 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 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,576
Population density
1,488 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
10.5 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$150,762
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,689
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$474,786
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,663
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.3%
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.07 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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-Hispanic83.1%(12,938)
Black5%(782)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(871)
Asian3%(467)
Other3.3%(518)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(12,938)
Black5%(782)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(871)
Asian3%(467)
Other3.3%(518)
Diversity Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 15,576 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
The typical household in Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $150,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?
In Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $474,786, and the typical rent is about $2,663 a month.
How educated are people in Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 4.0% of people in Great Bridge East, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
