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Western Branch South

Virginia · Chesapeake · 17,054 residents · 9.171 sq mi
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The short version

Western Branch South is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $408,219. Households here earn about 35% more than the Chesapeake median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(9,161)
Black34%(5,797)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(944)
Asian1%(164)
Other5.8%(988)
Diversity Score73.7%(12,564)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(9,161)
Black34%(5,797)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(944)
Asian1%(164)
Other5.8%(988)
Diversity Score73.7%(12,564)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
3.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Western Branch South

Excelsior
Pop 17,745
Playa Del Rey
Pop 17,262
Outer Sunset
Pop 16,711
Rita Ranch
Pop 16,379
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WESTERN BRANCH SOUTH VS
Excelsior
Income$123,600−4%
Home value$1,151,400+182%
Population17,745+4%
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WESTERN BRANCH SOUTH VS
Playa Del Rey
Income$135,683+6%
Home value$1,333,728+227%
Population17,262+1%
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WESTERN BRANCH SOUTH VS
Outer Sunset
Income$135,357+5%
Home value$1,291,011+216%
Population16,711−2%
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WESTERN BRANCH SOUTH VS
Rita Ranch
Income$121,186−6%
Home value$361,612−11%
Population16,379−4%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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