Chesapeake city, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$94,189
Per Capita Income
$43,819
Poverty Rate
8.7%
SNAP Recipients
6.9%
Gini Index
0.416
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K9.9%
$25K–$50K13.7%
$50K–$75K16.4%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K20.6%
$150K–$200K12.7%
$200K+14.2%
The median household income in Chesapeake city, VA is $94,189 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $43,819. 8.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.416 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).