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Great Bridge East

Virginia · Chesapeake · 15,576 residents · 10.466 sq mi
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The short version

Great Bridge East is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $474,786. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Chesapeake median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(12,938)
Black5%(782)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(871)
Asian3%(467)
Other3.3%(518)
Diversity Score37.8%(5,888)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(12,938)
Black5%(782)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(871)
Asian3%(467)
Other3.3%(518)
Diversity Score37.8%(5,888)
Diversity Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
4.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 17,425
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Pop 13,665
Inner Sunset
Pop 18,472
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Income$148,953−1%
Home value$865,878+82%
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GREAT BRIDGE EAST VS
Outer Parkside
Income$155,180+3%
Home value$1,345,293+183%
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Income$153,437+2%
Home value$1,561,484+229%
Population18,472+19%
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Income$134,542−11%
Home value$1,245,352+162%
Population14,785−5%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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