Chesapeake city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51550 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 252,583 | — | #285 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,373 | +26.9% | #219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,608 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $378,400 | +34.2% | #345 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,586 | +36.4% | #198 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.2% | #670 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chesapeake city has a population of 252,583, making it the #285 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Chesapeake city is $95,373, ranking #219 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Chesapeake city is $378,400 (+34.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,586/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
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94.2% of residents in Chesapeake city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Chesapeake city, Virginia
Chesapeake city, Virginia has a total population of 252,583, making it the 285th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chesapeake city is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chesapeake city is $95,373, which ranks #219 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Chesapeake city is $378,400, 34.2% above the national median. Renters in Chesapeake city pay a median gross rent of $1,586 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chesapeake city, 36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Chesapeake city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%).
All data for Chesapeake city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.