Population 13,105 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Deep Creek South
Household size in Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.35 | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.38 | 2.80 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.36 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.25 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Deep Creek South are large by national standards, averaging 3.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.35 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Chesapeake neighborhood has 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 Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 37.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 37.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 38.9 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Deep Creek South is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 13.0% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in Deep Creek South, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Chesapeake neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Deep Creek South
Renters in Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 25.2% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 28.4% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 28.8% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 25.7% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.7% of households in Deep Creek South rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About one in seven owners (14.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.0% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in Deep Creek South are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Chesapeake's 14 neighborhoods, only two 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 Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1983 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1984 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1987 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1989 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Deep Creek South is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west. Only one other Chesapeake neighborhood has newer homes.
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 Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,555 | $1,218 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,726 | $1,371 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,744 | $1,506 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,492 | $1,814 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$936 | +$595 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Deep Creek South runs $2,492 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $936 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 Deep Creek South
Bachelor's degrees in Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 28.4% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 29.9% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 33.2% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 36.7% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Deep Creek South: 49.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 19.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Deep Creek South has the highest share of college graduates of any Chesapeake neighborhood.
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 Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 91.0% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 92.3% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 94.2% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Deep Creek South: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Deep Creek South
| Period | Deep Creek South | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Deep Creek South than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Chesapeake. 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).
Deep Creek South compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek South | 3.25 | 37.9 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 2003 | $2,492 | 49.3% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| Deep Creek West | 2.83 | 35.9 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 2006 | $1,887 | 48.3% | 97.6% | 5.3% |
| Deep Creek North | 2.86 | 38.7 | 17.1% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 1978 | $1,443 | 18.7% | 90.0% | 9.6% |
| Great Bridge | 2.72 | 41.5 | 7.7% | 14.8% | 3.8% | 1992 | $2,020 | 43.5% | 96.5% | 2.9% |
| Greenbrier West | 2.17 | 39.2 | 12.6% | 43.4% | 4.5% | 1994 | $1,576 | 39.8% | 95.6% | 3.9% |
| South Norfolk | 2.74 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 35.6% | 7.9% | 1974 | $1,438 | 20.5% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Pleasant Grove West | 3.07 | 37.2 | 9.4% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 2001 | $1,966 | 48.4% | 96.7% | 4.1% |
| Western Branch South | 3.14 | 35.3 | 16.1% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 1987 | $1,613 | 38.7% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| Greenbrier East | 2.37 | 40.2 | 9.0% | 30.6% | 4.9% | 1996 | $1,936 | 42.3% | 96.5% | 3.4% |
| Indian River | 2.70 | 37.7 | 21.0% | 45.3% | 4.7% | 1976 | $1,453 | 26.6% | 88.7% | 5.3% |
| Great Bridge East | 3.07 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 1989 | $2,596 | 45.8% | 96.1% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Silver Lakes, Pembroke Pines, FL · Edison Historic District, Pomona, CA · West Ward, Easton, PA · Como, St. Paul, MN · Sterling Park, Sterling, VA · Huffman-O'Malley, Anchorage, AK · Larkspur, Bend, OR · Jackson Park, Milwaukee, WI · Idle Hour, Lexington, KY · Rancho West, San Bernardino, CA
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 Deep Creek South. 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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