Chesapeake Population
Chesapeake is the city in Virginia State of United States, located on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Chesapeake population in 2023 is estimated to be 255,086, covers city area of 351 square miles (910 km2), ranks third populous city and second-largest city by land area in the State of Virginia. Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Chesapeake has miles of waterfront in accommodating commercial and residential property. Chesapeake is home to two Navy bases such as Northwest Annex, located in the Hickory area and NALF Fentress and home to the international Headquarters for Dollar Tree. Chesapeake ranks twentieth most dangerous cities in Virginia.
Below is the Chesapeake population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
---|---|---|
2010 | 223,550 | |
2011 | 225,332 | 0.80 |
2012 | 228,075 | 1.22 |
2013 | 230,330 | 0.99 |
2014 | 233,380 | 1.32 |
2015 | 235,168 | 0.77 |
2016 | 237,591 | 1.03 |
2017 | 240,327 | 1.15 |
2018 | 242,634 | 0.96 |
2019 | 244,835 | 0.91 |
2020 | 249,422 | 1.87 |
2021 * | 251,270 | 0.741 |
2022 * | 254,288 | 1.21 |
2023 * | 255,086 | 0.32 |
Chesapeake Population Ranking & Density
As per 2020 Census, Chesapeake population is 249,422, an increase of 27,213 people(12.2%) compared to 2010 census, Ranks ninetieth city in the United States, density is 710 persons per square mile.
Chesapeake Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Chesapeake population is 244,835, out of these 119,412 are male, 125,423 are female, The sex ratio of Chesapeake is 95. The median age of the Chesapeake population is 37.8, Chesapeake population by age are, under 18 years is 59,171, 16 years and over is 192,317, 18 years and over is 185,664, 21 years and over is 176,732, 65 years and over is 43,723. 48.8% are male, 51.2% are female, Population of Chesapeake by age percent-wise is, 24.2% are under 18 years old, 78.5% are 16 years and over, 75.8% are 18 years and over, 72.2% are 21 years and over, 13.7% are 65 years and over. There are total 92,584 housing units, The voting population of Chesapeake are 178,713, out of these 85,538 are male voters, 93,175 are female voters, 47.9% are male, 52.1% are female. Chesapeake population in 2022 is estimated to be 254,288, and in 2021 is estimated to be 251,270.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 15,477 | 6.3% |
5 - 9 | 16,280 | 6.6% |
10 - 14 | 17,264 | 7.1% |
15 - 19 | 16,388 | 6.7% |
20 - 24 | 14,681 | 6.0% |
25 - 34 | 31,442 | 12.8% |
35 - 44 | 35,640 | 14.6% |
45 - 54 | 32,034 | 13.1% |
55 - 59 | 14,668 | 6.0% |
60 - 64 | 17,447 | 7.1% |
65 - 74 | 20,764 | 8.5% |
75 - 84 | 9,789 | 4.0% |
85 and over | 2,961 | 1.2% |
Chesapeake Population by Race
White Population
White population in Chesapeake, Virginia are 147,098, percentage wise 60.1 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Chesapeake, Virginia are 73,569, percentage wise 30.0 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Chesapeake, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Chesapeake are 8,655, percentage wise 3.5 percent are asians, out of these 903 are Asian Indians, 340 are Chinese, 2,979 are Filipinos, 351 are Japanese, 397 are Korean, 1,060 are Vietnamese and 2,625 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Chesapeake, Virginia are 16,239. Percentage wise 6.6 percent are hispanics, out of these 4,960 are Mexican people, 3,275 are Puerto Ricans, 1,067 are Cubans, and 6,937 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 244,835 | Percent |
---|---|---|
White | 147,098 | 60.1% |
Black or African American | 73,569 | 30.0% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 454 | 0.2% |
Asian Population | 8,655 | 3.5% |
Asian Indian | 903 | 0.4% |
Chinese | 340 | 0.1% |
Filipino | 2,979 | 1.2% |
Japanese | 351 | 0.1% |
Other Asian Population | 2,625 | |
Hispanic or Latino | 16,239 | 6.6% |
Mexican | 4,960 | 2.0% |
Puerto Rican | 3,275 | 1.3% |
Cuban | 1,067 | 0.4% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,937 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
According to 2019 estimates, Chesapeake native population is 226,498, out of these 129,336 born in the Virginia state and 92,839 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 18,337, out of these 9,812 are Naturalized US citizen, 638 are in Europe, 5,128 in Asia, 1,442 in Africa, 2,500 in Latin America and 104 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Chesapeake are 8,525, out of these 1,043 are from Europe, 2,335 are from Asia, 758 from Africa, 4,389 are from Latin America and 0 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
---|---|
Native | 226,498 |
Born in state of residence | 129,336 |
Born in other state in the United States | 92,839 |
Northeast | 27,499 |
Midwest | 17,448 |
South | 37,255 |
West | 10,637 |
Born outside the United States | 4,323 |
Puerto Rico | 415 |
U.S. Island Areas | 0 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 3,908 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 18,337 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 9,812 |
Europe | 638 |
Asia | 5,128 |
Africa | 1,442 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 2,500 |
Northern America | 104 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 8,525 |
Europe | 1,043 |
Asia | 2,335 |
Africa | 758 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 4,389 |
Northern America | 0 |
Chesapeake Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Chesapeake, Virginia are 92,584, Occupied housing units are 86,878, Rental vacancy rate is 6. Percentage of occupancy is 94, 65.04% of houses are owner occupied and 28.80% of houses are renter occupied in Chesapeake. There are 67.38 percent of one-unit detached, 10.91 percent of one-units attached, 1.21 percent of two-unit houses, 2.80 percent of three or four unit homes. 2.53 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 3. 22.48 percent are available with one vehicle, 40.16 percent are available with two vehicles, 25.65 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 5.55 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
---|---|
Total housing units | 92,584 |
Occupied housing units | 86,878 |
Occupied housing units percent | 94 |
Rental vacancy rate | 6 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 62,386 |
1-unit attached | 10,104 |
2 units | 1,120 |
3 or 4 units | 2,588 |
Mobile home | 2,338 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Owner-occupied | 60,213 |
Renter-occupied | 26,665 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 3 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 3 |
Chesapeake Housing Market
The median value of housing unit in Chesapeake, Virginia is $290,900, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 2.42 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 0.73 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 3.15 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 7.79 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 20.45 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 25.53 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 4.81 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.17 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
---|---|
Less than $50,000 | 2,237 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 677 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,913 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 7,214 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 18,935 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 23,633 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 4,450 |
$1,000,000 or more | 154 |
Median (dollars) | 290,900 |
Chesapeake Housing Mortgage
According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,866, 0.29 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 3.97 percent pay between $500 to $999, 9.53 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 13.66 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 10.24 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 6.68 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 3.83 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $646, 0.63 percent of homes pay less than $250, 1.82 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.32 percent pay between $400 to $599, 6.48 percent pays between $600 to $799, 2.11 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 1.43 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
---|---|
Less than $500 | 268 |
$500 to $999 | 3,672 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 8,824 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 12,645 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 9,484 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 6,183 |
$3,000 or more | 3,550 |
Median (dollars) | 1,866 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 585 |
$250 to $399 | 1,681 |
$400 to $599 | 3,998 |
$600 to $799 | 6,000 |
$800 to $999 | 1,956 |
$1,000 or more | 1,327 |
Median (dollars) | 646 |
Chesapeake Rental
Total number of Chesapeake rental homes or apartments are 26,665, occupied by Renter, The median value of Chesapeake average rental rate is $1,225.
Rental | Units |
---|---|
Less than $500 | |
$500 to $999 | |
$1,000 to $1,499 | |
$1,500 to $1,999 | |
$2,000 to $2,499 | |
$2,500 to $2,999 | |
$3,000 or more | |
Median (dollars) | 1,225 |