Chesapeake city, VA

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2021 Population

247,172

1.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

0.27% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.95%

6.24% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$85,563

5.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$291,700

1.99% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

115,237

2.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Chesapeake city, VA had a population of 247k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $85,563. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chesapeake city, VA grew from 242,647 to 247,172, a 1.86% increase and its median household income grew from $81,261 to $85,563, a 5.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%), and White (Hispanic) (2.55%).

None of the households in Chesapeake city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Chesapeake city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chesapeake city, VA are Centura College-Chesapeake (145 degrees awarded in 2021) and Sentara College of Health Sciences (232885) (141 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chesapeake city, VA was $291,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Chesapeake city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Chesapeake city, VA was 2 cars per household.

Chesapeake city, VA borders Camden County, NC, Currituck County, NC, Norfolk city, VA, Portsmouth city, VA, Suffolk city, VA, and Virginia Beach city, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Chesapeake city, VA is home to a population of 247k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.27% of Chesapeake city, VA residents were born outside of the country (15.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in Chesapeake city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 71.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Chesapeake city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chesapeake city, VA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chesapeake city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake city, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
138k ± 973
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
71.2k ± 906
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.33k

6.81%

Hispanic Population

16.8k people

6.81% of the people in Chesapeake city, VA are hispanic (16.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chesapeake city, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

6.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

5.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

As of 2021, 6.27% of Chesapeake city, VA residents (15.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesapeake city, VA was 5.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chesapeake city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
12,628 ± 1,119
Vietnam
5,575 ± 553
Gulf War (1990s)
5,312 ± 595

Chesapeake city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chesapeake city, VA employs 115k people. The largest industries in Chesapeake city, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,999 people), Retail Trade (12,061 people), and Public Administration (11,470 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($100,882), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($85,048), and Public Administration ($77,917).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

115k

2021 Value

± 3,021

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chesapeake city, VA grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 112k employees to 115k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesapeake city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,550 people), Management Occupations (12,143 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,517 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesapeake city, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

115k

2021 Value

± 3,021

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chesapeake city, VA grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 112k employees to 115k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesapeake city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,999 people), Retail Trade (12,061 people), and Public Administration (11,470 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chesapeake city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Chesapeake city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,743

Median earning men ± $1,881

$35,983

Median earning women ± $1,546

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($87,599), Information ($79,535), and Wholesale Trade ($72,917).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,816), Manufacturing ($50,979), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,137).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,120
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,298
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,261
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.73M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.26M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$998k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chesapeake County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.65%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.65%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Chesapeake County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Chesapeake city, VA awarded 286 degrees. The student population of Chesapeake city, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 98 male students and 934 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesapeake city, VA are White (122 and 42.7%), followed by Black or African American (96 and 33.6%), Two or More Races (33 and 11.5%), and Asian (15 and 5.24%).

The largest universities in Chesapeake city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Centura College-Chesapeake (145 and 50.7%) and Sentara College of Health Sciences (232885) (141 and 49.3%).

The most popular majors in Chesapeake city, VA are Registered Nursing (96 and 33.6%), Medical Office Assistant (77 and 26.9%), and Massage Therapy (34 and 11.9%).

The median tuition cost in Chesapeake city, VA for private four year colleges is $378.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,032 students enrolled in Chesapeake city, VA, 9.5% men and 90.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 480 records, of which 93.3% were women and 6.67% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Practice
16 degree-majors awarded
Office Management & Supervision
4 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chesapeake city, VA was Nursing Practice with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chesapeake city, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Centura College-Chesapeake
145 degrees awarded
Sentara College of Health Sciences (232885)
141 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Centura College-Chesapeake with 145 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 46 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesapeake city, VA, which is 0.192 times less than the 240 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 122 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 96 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,259) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chesapeake city, VA was $291,700 in 2021, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $286,000 to $291,700, a 1.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesapeake city, VA is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chesapeake city, VA have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chesapeake city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chesapeake city, VA is $85,563. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chesapeake city, VA was Census Tract 210.13 with a value of $143,190, followed by Census Tract 210.09 and Census Tract 210.11, with respective values of $140,179 and $131,813.

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chesapeake city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.65%.

Housing

Property

$291,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,139

$64,970

Median Property Taxes

±$1,962

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chesapeake city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chesapeake city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2021

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.7% of the housing units in Chesapeake city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chesapeake city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 210.13
Census Tract 210.09
Census Tract 210.11

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chesapeake city, VA was Census Tract 210.13 with a value of $143,190, followed by Census Tract 210.09 and Census Tract 210.11, with respective values of $140,179 and $131,813.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chesapeake city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,563

Median Household Income

± $1,957

89.4k

Number of Households

± 2,405

In 2021, the median household income of the 89.4k households in Chesapeake city, VA grew to $85,563 from the previous year's value of $81,261.

The following chart displays the households in Chesapeake city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chesapeake city, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (8.72%)
Worked At Home (7.85%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Chesapeake city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (7.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesapeake city, VA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Chesapeake city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chesapeake city, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chesapeake city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chesapeake city, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chesapeake city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.65%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesapeake city, VA (19.3k out of 242k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chesapeake city, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.7% of the children was living in poverty in Chesapeake city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 423 in Chesapeake city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 27.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.3% of the population of Chesapeake city, VA has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 9.56% on Medicaid, 9.04% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 12.1% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Chesapeake city, VA see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.893% increase from the previous year (1232 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 686 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chesapeake city, VA

Primary care physicians in Chesapeake city, VA see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 0.893% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chesapeake city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.74%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

9.56%

Medicaid

9.04%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

12.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesapeake city, VA declined by 1.57% from 6.84% to 6.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chesapeake city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.9 in Chesapeake city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chesapeake city, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Chesapeake city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chesapeake city, VA.

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