Chesapeake Population

2010–2026

710

2026 projection

6.1% since 2020 (decrease)

0200400600800201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Chesapeake. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026710-91.25%
2025719-40.55%
2024723-50.69%
2023728-50.68%
2022733-111.48%
2021744-121.59%
2020756+557.85%
2019701-60.85%
2018707-40.56%
2017711-81.11%

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Chesapeake Demographics

47.5median age

Median age

Female49.2 yrs
Male45.8 yrs

Adults

951
275 seniors · 29%676 other adults

Sex

Female 45.8% · 486Male 54.2% · 574

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 11 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chesapeake Income

$54,219median household income

Median household income

$54,219

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,477

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.4%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chesapeake Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%31%45%
Never married33%37%29%
Divorced14%16%11%
Widowed10%6%15%
Separated6%10%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201