Chesapeake city, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
251,153
Male
123,363
49.1%
Female
127,790
50.9%
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
6.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher24.6%
High School or Higher41.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
10.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.4%
Married
44.4%
Chesapeake city, VA has a population of 251,153 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 56.2% of the population. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.1% of residents are foreign-born.