Population 252,583 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chesapeake City
Household size in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Chesapeake City average 2.73 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.78 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of Virginia's 133 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 38.9, the median age in Chesapeake City is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Chesapeake City than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Virginia Beach area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chesapeake City
Renters in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Chesapeake City rent their homes (25.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among owners, 27.7% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Chesapeake City are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only five have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Chesapeake City is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,220 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,372 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,507 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,815 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$595 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chesapeake City costs $1,815 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $595 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chesapeake City
Bachelor's degrees in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.7% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Chesapeake City as nationally: 36.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Chesapeake City is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, mirroring the country. Chesapeake City has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Virginia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chesapeake City
| Period | Chesapeake City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Chesapeake City than nationally: unemployment was 4.7%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across the Virginia Beach area. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chesapeake City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake City | 2.73 | 38.9 | 12.7% | 25.6% | 4.7% | 1989 | $1,815 | 36.7% | 94.2% | 4.7% |
| Portsmouth City | 2.40 | 37.4 | 18.8% | 42.1% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,420 | 24.0% | 88.8% | 6.8% |
| Norfolk City | 2.39 | 35.3 | 15.4% | 53.7% | 9.2% | 1967 | $1,441 | 32.4% | 90.7% | 6.2% |
| Virginia Beach City | 2.60 | 39.4 | 12.2% | 34.9% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,902 | 40.7% | 94.7% | 3.8% |
| Suffolk City | 2.64 | 39.4 | 13.3% | 29.3% | 7.6% | 1992 | $1,673 | 33.5% | 91.3% | 5.1% |
| Franklin City | 2.35 | 38.3 | 20.0% | 46.1% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,121 | 26.9% | 85.7% | 9.0% |
| Southampton County | 2.38 | 47.8 | 10.1% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 87.8% | 5.6% |
| Greensville County | 2.57 | 41.9 | 22.4% | 33.7% | 19.6% | 1982 | $1,024 | 16.3% | 81.5% | 5.8% |
| Emporia City | 2.45 | 37.3 | 22.6% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,029 | 17.9% | 80.4% | 2.6% |
| Brunswick County | 2.16 | 45.7 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 1980 | $954 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 3.7% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chesapeake City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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