Western Branch South is a neighborhood of 17,054 people in Chesapeake. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 35% more than in Chesapeake as a whole. The median household earns $128,306, about 56% above the national median. 3% of residents were born outside the United States. There are 1,860 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Western Branch South; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,054
Population density
1,860 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.17 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,306
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,074
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$408,219
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,580
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.99 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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-Hispanic53.7%(9,161)
Black34%(5,797)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(944)
Asian1%(164)
Other5.8%(988)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(9,161)
Black34%(5,797)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(944)
Asian1%(164)
Other5.8%(988)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia has about 17,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
The typical household in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia earns about $128,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia expensive?
In Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $408,219, and the typical rent is about $1,580 a month.
How educated are people in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia?
About 7.7% of people in Western Branch South, Chesapeake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
