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Western Branch North

Virginia · Chesapeake · 20,058 residents · 7.817 sq mi
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The short version

Western Branch North is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $341,435. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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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)
Diversity Score80.6%(16,174)
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 Score80.6%(16,174)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
7.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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