With 20,058 people, Western Branch North is a neighborhood in Chesapeake. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock. There are 2,566 people per square mile. Poverty is uncommon here, at 4.5% of people here. 7% of people here were born outside the United States. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Western Branch North; 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 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,058
Population density
2,566 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.82 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,995
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,339
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$341,435
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,608
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.52 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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-Hispanic47.2%(9,477)
Black34.7%(6,967)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,165)
Asian5.1%(1,025)
Other7.1%(1,424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(9,477)
Black34.7%(6,967)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,165)
Asian5.1%(1,025)
Other7.1%(1,424)
Diversity Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 20,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
The typical household in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $94,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?
In Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $341,435, and the typical rent is about $1,608 a month.
How educated are people in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 4.5% of people in Western Branch North, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
