Chesapeake, Virginia

Population Data for Chesapeake, VA:

Population – 199184
Male – 48.56 %
Female – 51.44 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 66.87 %
Hispanic – 2.05 %
African American – 28.53 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.39 %
Asian – 1.84 %

Geographic Data for Chesapeake, Virginia:

Population Density – 584.44 per sq. mi
Elevation – 0 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Chesapeake:

In Elementary School – 27,226 (46.63 %)
In High School – 12,981 (22.23 %)
In College – 10,785 (18.47 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 19,926 (15.88 %)
Associate’s Degree – 8,071 (6.43 %)
Some College, No Degree – 32,997 (26.29 %)
High School Graduate – 34,840 (27.76 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 5,059 (4.03 %)

Employment and Household Data for Chesapeake, VA:

Percentage of People Employed – 62.20 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.64 %
Unemployment Level – 3.82 %

Median Household Income – $48,508.33
Average Household Size – 2.77

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.20 %
2 Vehicles – 42.88 %
3 or more Vehicles – 20.63 %

Average Cost to Rent in Chesapeake - $3,861 per month