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Population Review

Chesapeake city, VA — Population & Demographics

Chesapeake city, VA has a population of 251,153. The median household income is $94,189 and the median age is 37.7.

251,153

Population

$94,189

Median Income

$359,100

Median Home Value

37.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White56.2%
Black or African American29.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$94,189

Median Household Income

$43,819

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$359,100

Median Home Value

$1,523

Median Rent

73.8%

Homeownership

Education

93.4%

High School+

36.4%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Chesapeake city, VA has a population of 251,153 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Chesapeake city, VA is $94,189.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.