Chesapeake Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Chesapeake?
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There are 242,647 residents in Chesapeake, with a median age of 37. Of this, 48.88% are males and 51.12% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.47% of the resident pool in Chesapeake, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.09%. Additionally, 2.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 204,252 people in Chesapeake currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 204,252 people in Chesapeake currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 242,647 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 118,604 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 124,043 | 1.1% |
Male population 48.88%
Female population 51.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 221,955 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 14,786 | 4.4% |
| Not Citizen | 5,906 | 6.1% |
Citizen US Born 91.47%
Citizen not US Born 6.09%
Not Citizen 2.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,424 | -11.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,118 | 8.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 13,365 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 8,714 | 11.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 204,252 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.59%
Moved from Same County 5.05%
Moved from Same State 5.57%
Moved from Different State 3.63%
Same House as Last Year 85.15%
What are the employment statistics in Chesapeake?
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White-collar workers make up 79.35% of the working population in Chesapeake, while blue-collar employees account for 20.65%. There are also 8,303 entrepreneurs in Chesapeake (7.39% of the workforce); 70,367 workers employed in private companies (62.64%); and 25,142 people working in governmental institutions (22.38%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 89,144 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 23,198 | 4.7% |
White Collar 79.35%
Blue Collar 20.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,303 | 3.1% |
| Private Companies | 70,367 | 1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 25,142 | -1.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,530 | 0.9% |
Self Employees 7.39%
Private Companies 62.64%
Governmental Workers 22.38%
Not for Profit Companies 7.59%
How many households are there in Chesapeake?
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There are a total of 86,524 households in Chesapeake, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.27% of these Chesapeake households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.73%. Additionally, 37.76% of households have children and 62.24% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 86,524 | 2.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 64,258 | 1.6% |
| Non-family Households | 22,266 | 3.1% |
Family Households 74.27%
Non-family Households 25.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 32,675 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 53,849 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 37.76%
Households without Children 62.24%
What are the median and average incomes in Chesapeake?
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The average annual household income in Chesapeake is $101,002, while the median household income sits at $81,261 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $80,445, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,903. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,204 and $60,159, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,002 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $81,261 | 3.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 17,384 | -10.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 216,957 | 2.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chesapeake?
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There are 91,707 housing units in Chesapeake, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 86,524 occupied housing units in Chesapeake, 72.34% are owner-occupied, while 27.66% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $288,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,486 per month in Chesapeake.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $288,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,486 per month in Chesapeake.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 91,707 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,881 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,708 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,842 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8,554 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,858 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17,944 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20,151 | -4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12,239 | -1.0% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 10,530 | 21.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 86,524 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 62,590 | 3.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23,934 | -1.5% |
Owner Occupied 72.34%
Renter Occupied 27.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 47,728 | 3.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,862 | 4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $288,000 | 3.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $278,000 | 7.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,486 | 1.2% |
With Mortgage 76.25%
Without Mortgage 23.75%
What is the level of education in Chesapeake?
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Approximately 30.27% of the population in Chesapeake holds a high school degree (that's 55,633 residents), while 26.09% have attained a college certificate (57,001 locals) and 20.49% have a bachelor's degree (37,654 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,760 | 0.9% |
| Some High School | 55,633 | -3.2% |
| Some College | 57,001 | 1.3% |
| Associate Degree | 17,657 | 5.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37,654 | 6.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,125 | 5.1% |
No High School 2.05%
Some High School 30.27%
Some College 26.09%
Associate Degree 9.61%
Bachelor's Degree 20.49%
Graduate Degree 11.5%
What is the marital status of Chesapeake residents?
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A total of 57,340 people in Chesapeake have never been married (which represents 29.53% of the total population), while 108,309 of them are wedded (55.78%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,752 (1.93%) and 18,624 (9.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 57,340 | -1.2% |
| Married | 108,309 | 3.4% |
| Separated | 3,752 | -13.4% |
| Widowed | 9,912 | -2.3% |
| Divorced | 18,624 | -3.6% |
Never Married 29.53%
Married 55.78%
Separated 1.93%
Widowed 5.1%
Divorced 9.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chesapeake?
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The top three means of transportation people in Chesapeake use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 107,169 residents commute by car, 1,127 prefer going to work by walking and 898 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 107,169 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 898 | 59.5% |
| Railroad | 71 | 10.9% |
| Ferryboat | 23 | -23.3% |
| Bicycle | 165 | -5.7% |
| Motorcycle | 64 | -41.8% |
| TaxiCab | 215 | 9.1% |
| Walk | 1,127 | -12.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Chesapeake by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 23320 | 59,248 | 23,455 | $75,816.00 | $93,015.00 |
| 23321 | 36,768 | 13,054 | $82,324.00 | $103,305.00 |
| 23322 | 65,272 | 21,108 | $112,332.00 | $128,665.00 |
| 23323 | 40,644 | 13,629 | $85,308.00 | $102,358.00 |
| 23324 | 23,232 | 8,246 | $44,883.00 | $58,709.00 |
| 23325 | 17,516 | 7,045 | $68,012.00 | $87,244.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
