Greenbrier East is home to 32,310 people in Chesapeake. About 45% of adults have finished a four-year degree. There are 1,508 people per square mile. Median rent is $1,901 a month. The poverty rate is 7.1%, under the national 12.5%. 71% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Greenbrier East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
32,310
Population density
1,508 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
21.4 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,246
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,012
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
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
$388,301
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,901
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.30 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
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-Hispanic56%(18,106)
Black19.6%(6,331)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,766)
Asian9.7%(3,135)
Other6.1%(1,972)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56%(18,106)
Black19.6%(6,331)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,766)
Asian9.7%(3,135)
Other6.1%(1,972)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 32,310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
The typical household in Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $101,246 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?
In Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $388,301, and the typical rent is about $1,901 a month.
How educated are people in Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 44.7% of adults age 25 and over in Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 7.1% of people in Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
