Chesapeake city's estimated 2026 population is 255,894 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chesapeake city is the 7th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 223,525 and has seen a growth of 14.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 36.8 years
There are 191,558 adults, (36,797 of whom are seniors) in Chesapeake city.
Female: 128,619 (50.9%)
Male: 123,964 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Chesapeake city includes 55.13% White, 29.05% Black or African American, 3.87% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139,259 | 55.13% |
| Black or African American | 73,386 | 29.05% |
| Two or more races | 22,954 | 9.09% |
| Asian | 9,781 | 3.87% |
| Other race | 6,606 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 457 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 140 | 0.06% |
Chesapeake city's average per capita income is $57,721. Household income levels show a median of $95,373. The poverty rate stands at 9.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $135,735 | $156,302 |
| Families | $115,841 | $136,667 |
| Households | $95,373 | $118,762 |
| Non Families | $55,383 | $67,950 |
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