Chesapeake city, VA

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2020 Population

242,647

1.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.271% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.49%

12.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$81,261

3.33% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$286,000

4.49% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

112,342

1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Chesapeake city, VA had a population of 243k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $81,261. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Chesapeake city, VA grew from 239,982 to 242,647, a 1.11% increase and its median household income grew from $78,640 to $81,261, a 3.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.15%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%), and White (Hispanic) (3.24%).

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.

97.6% of the residents in Chesapeake city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chesapeake city, VA are Sentara College of Health Sciences (144 degrees awarded in 2020), Centura College-Chesapeake (110 degrees), and Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake (90 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Chesapeake city, VA was $286,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%. Most people in Chesapeake city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 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.

Photo by Alan Wilson

United States Virginia Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

Diversity

Chesapeake city, VA is home to a population of 243k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.99% of Chesapeake city, VA residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2020, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Chesapeake city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake city, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 968
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
70.5k ± 911
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.1k ± 1.35k

6.52%

Hispanic Population

15.8k people

6.52% of the people in Chesapeake city, VA are hispanic (15.8k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

5.89%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

As of 2020, 5.99% of Chesapeake city, VA residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesapeake city, VA was 5.89%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Chesapeake city, VA was 37. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Chesapeake city, VA are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Chesapeake city, VA residents was 37.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,267 ± 8,063 people
India
94,596 ± 7,509 people
Mexico
56,409 ± 5,812 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,267 Virginia residents, followed by India with 94,596 and Mexico with 56,409.

Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

97.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.6% of Chesapeake city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Chesapeake city, VA was 97.7%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
11,725 ± 1,004
Vietnam
5,438 ± 458
Gulf War (1990s)
5,260 ± 591

Chesapeake city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Chesapeake city, VA is $81,261. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chesapeake city, VA was Census Tract 210.13 with a value of $136,336, followed by Census Tract 210.09 and Census Tract 211.01, with respective values of $134,167 and $119,167.

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,365. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Chesapeake city, VA employs 112k people. The largest industries in Chesapeake city, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,353 people), Retail Trade (11,750 people), and Educational Services (11,025 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,944), Public Administration ($75,772), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,214).

Wages

Median Household Income

$81,261

2020 value

± $2,200

3.33%

1 Year Growth

± 4.18%

Households in Chesapeake city, VA have a median annual income of $81,261, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $78,640 in 2019, which represents a 3.33% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Chesapeake city, VA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$80,381

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,440

$60,365

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,133

In 2020, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$76,850 ± $3,561
White
$66,712 ± $1,098
Two or More Races
$54,027 ± $3,581

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 210.13
Census Tract 210.09
Census Tract 211.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chesapeake city, VA was Census Tract 210.13 with a value of $136,336, followed by Census Tract 210.09 and Census Tract 211.01, with respective values of $134,167 and $119,167.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesapeake city, VA (17.7k out of 237k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
9,108 ± 906
White
6,966 ± 703
Hispanic
2,196 ± 432

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

112k

2020 Value

± 2,865

1 Year growth

± 3.34%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chesapeake city, VA grew at a rate of 1%, from 111k employees to 112k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesapeake city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,052 people), Management Occupations (11,373 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,277 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesapeake city, VA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Chesapeake city, VA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,052 people), Management Occupations (11,373 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,277 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Chesapeake city, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.58 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.42 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Chesapeake city, VA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($88,125), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($83,143), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($82,328).

Industries

Employment by Industries

112k

2020 Value

± 2,865

1 Year growth

± 3.34%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chesapeake city, VA grew at a rate of 1%, from 111k employees to 112k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesapeake city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,353 people), Retail Trade (11,750 people), and Educational Services (11,025 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Chesapeake city, VA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,353 people), Retail Trade (11,750 people), and Educational Services (11,025 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Chesapeake city, VA has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.05 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.2 times), and Information (1.11 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Chesapeake city, VA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($91,944), Public Administration ($75,772), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,214).

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

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% 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 $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

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%). The most partisan county was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Virginia.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Chesapeake County, VA

52.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia

Petersburg County, VA
87.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Roanoke County, VA
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Charlottesville County, VA
85.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Virginia colored by their party leaning.

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 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 2020, universities in Chesapeake city, VA awarded 344 degrees. The student population of Chesapeake city, VA is skewed towards women, with 271 male students and 464 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesapeake city, VA are White (155 and 45.1%), followed by Black or African American (103 and 29.9%), Two or More Races (33 and 9.59%), and Unknown (20 and 5.81%).

The largest universities in Chesapeake city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Sentara College of Health Sciences (144 and 41.9%), Centura College-Chesapeake (110 and 32%), and Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake (90 and 26.2%).

The most popular majors in Chesapeake city, VA are Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (90 and 26.2%), Registered Nursing (79 and 23%), and Medical Office Assistant (63 and 18.3%).

The median tuition cost in Chesapeake city, VA for private four year colleges is $371.

Concentrations

Most Common

Office Management & Supervision
4 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degree-majorss awarded
Nursing Practice
43 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chesapeake city, VA was Office Management & Supervision with 4 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sentara College of Health Sciences
144 degrees awarded
Centura College-Chesapeake
110 degrees awarded
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake
90 degrees awarded

$371

Median Private

In 2020, the Chesapeake city, VA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sentara College of Health Sciences with 144 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

235

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 109 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesapeake city, VA, which is 0.464 times less than the 235 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Chesapeake city, VA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
155 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
33 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Chesapeake city, VA was White students. These 155 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 103 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chesapeake city, VA was $286,000 in 2020, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $273,700 to $286,000, a 4.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesapeake city, VA is 72.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Chesapeake city, VA have an average commute time of 26.3 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.

Housing

Property Value

$286,000

2020 Median

± $4,106

$273,700

2019 Median

± $3,322

In 2020, the median property value in Chesapeake city, VA grew to to $286,000 from the previous year's value of $273,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Chesapeake city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chesapeake city, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$81,261

Median Household Income

± $2,200

86.5k

Number of Households

± 2,430

In 2020, the median household income of the 86.5k households in Chesapeake city, VA grew to $81,261 from the previous year's value of $78,640.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Chesapeake city, VA 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.

Rent vs Own

72.3%

2020 Homeownership

71.4%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 72.3% of the housing units in Chesapeake city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Chesapeake city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesapeake city, VA have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (8.68%)
Worked At Home (5.68%)

In 2020, 82.2% of workers in Chesapeake city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.68%) and those who worked at home (5.68%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.2% of the population of Chesapeake city, VA has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 8.68% on Medicaid, 9.2% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 12.6% 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 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.984% increase from the previous year (1220 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1913 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 822 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chesapeake city, VA

Primary care physicians in Chesapeake city, VA see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.984% increase from the previous year (1,220 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.84%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

8.68%

Medicaid

9.2%

Medicare

17.6%

Non-Group

12.6%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesapeake city, VA declined by 5.67% from 7.26% to 6.84%.

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.