Demographics in Chesapeake, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Chesapeake?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

251,153

Male

123,363

49.1%

Female

127,790

50.9%

Median Age

37.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

56.2%

Black

29.0%

Hispanic

7.4%

Asian

3.7%

Two or More

8.3%

Other

2.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

24.6%

High School or Higher

41.0%

Foreign Born

6.1%

Veterans

10.5%

Married

44.4%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Chesapeake, VA has a population of 251,153 with a median age of 37.7. The racial makeup is 56.2% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 29.0% Black, 3.7% Asian. About 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.1%.