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Indian River

Virginia · Chesapeake · 28,285 residents · 5.747 sq mi
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Indian River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $262,335. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Chesapeake median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Indian River; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,285
Population density
4,922 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,615
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,998
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$262,335
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,477
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(9,796)
Black49.2%(13,925)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,441)
Asian2.6%(740)
Other4.9%(1,383)
Diversity Score78.4%(22,174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(9,796)
Black49.2%(13,925)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,441)
Asian2.6%(740)
Other4.9%(1,383)
Diversity Score78.4%(22,174)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Foreign born
5.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia?

Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 28,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia?

The typical household in Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $69,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?

In Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $262,335, and the typical rent is about $1,477 a month.

How educated are people in Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian River, Chesapeake, Virginia?

About 20.6% of people in Indian River, 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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