Chesapeake, WV

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Chesapeake Overview

1,585
TOTAL POPULATION
770
MALE POPULATION
815
FEMALE POPULATION
94.48
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,790
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,781
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
503
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chesapeake Area Codes

Race in Chesapeake

The most populous races in Chesapeake are White / Caucasian (1,421 | 89.6%), Black / African American (87 | 5.5%), and Two or more Races (70 | 4.4%).
Race in Chesapeake
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American875.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino120.8%
Native / Alaskan20.1%
White / Caucasian1,42189.6%
Two or more Races704.4%
Some other Race50.3%
Total1,585100.0%

Ancestry in Chesapeake

The most populous ancestries reported in Chesapeake are English (210 | 13.3%), American (155 | 9.8%), German (97 | 6.1%), Irish (94 | 5.9%), and African (21 | 1.3%), together accounting for 36.4% of all Chesapeake residents.
Ancestry in Chesapeake
Ancestry# Population% Population
African211.3%
American1559.8%
Australian30.2%
British70.4%
Central American40.3%
Delaware20.1%
Dutch70.4%
English21013.3%
European161.0%
French60.4%
German976.1%
Guatemalan40.3%
Hungarian70.4%
Irish945.9%
Italian140.9%
Polish161.0%
Scotch-Irish10.1%
Scottish201.3%
Spaniard80.5%
Subsaharan African211.3%
Swedish90.6%
Welsh80.5%
Yugoslavian20.1%
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Immigrants in Chesapeake

Immigrants in Chesapeake
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Chesapeake

Sex and Age in Chesapeake

The most populous age groups in Chesapeake are 5 to 9 Years (87 | 11.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (109 | 13.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (10.4%)32 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years87 (11.3%)47 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years23 (3.0%)24 (2.9%)
15 to 19 Years59 (7.7%)18 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Years39 (5.1%)31 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years65 (8.4%)70 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years35 (4.5%)109 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Years61 (7.9%)33 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)38 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years72 (9.3%)58 (7.1%)
50 to 54 Years55 (7.1%)60 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years31 (4.0%)41 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years33 (4.3%)59 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years58 (7.5%)59 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years30 (3.9%)54 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years9 (1.2%)42 (5.1%)
80 to 84 Years28 (3.6%)20 (2.5%)
85 Years and over5 (0.6%)20 (2.5%)
Total770 (100.0%)815 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chesapeake

Median Family Size in Chesapeake

The median family size in Chesapeake is 2.81 persons per family, with single male/father families (37 | 8.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (111 | 24.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chesapeake
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple306 (67.4%)2.82
Single Male/Father37 (8.2%)3.05
Single Female/Mother111 (24.4%)2.68
Total Families454 (100.0%)2.81

Median Household Size in Chesapeake

The median household size in Chesapeake is 2.28 persons per household, with single male/father households (37 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (240 | 34.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chesapeake
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple306 (44.1%)2.86
Single Male/Father37 (5.3%)3.16
Single Female/Mother111 (16.0%)3.03
Non-family240 (34.6%)1.07
Total Households694 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chesapeake

Out of a total of 694 households in Chesapeake, 454 (65.4%) are family households, while 240 (34.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 182, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 227.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chesapeake
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-227 (32.7%)
2-Person Households182 (26.2%)13 (1.9%)
3-Person Households150 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households90 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households27 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (65.4%)240 (34.6%)

Female Fertility in Chesapeake

Fertility by Age in Chesapeake

Average fertility rate in Chesapeake is 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)24.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chesapeake

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chesapeake
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chesapeake

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chesapeake
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chesapeake

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chesapeake
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Income in Chesapeake

Income Overview in Chesapeake

Per Capita Income in Chesapeake is $21,790, while median incomes of families and households are $60,781 and $48,375 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,585$21,790
Median Family Income454$60,781
Mean Family Income454$61,067
Median Household Income694$48,375
Mean Household Income694$52,635
Income Deficit454$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,58522.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,58577.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5850.42

Earnings by Sex in Chesapeake

Average Earnings in Chesapeake are $31,296, $36,467 for men and $28,438 for women, a difference of 22.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Chesapeake
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male287 (46.1%)$36,467
Female335 (53.9%)$28,438
Total622 (100.0%)$31,296

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chesapeake

The most common earnings brackets in Chesapeake are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (46 | 16.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (79 | 23.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chesapeake
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (4.2%)79 (23.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99924 (8.4%)17 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49916 (5.6%)14 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49940 (13.9%)5 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)8 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (2.4%)4 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)15 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99917 (5.9%)10 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (1.7%)19 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (2.8%)29 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99930 (10.4%)9 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99946 (16.0%)26 (7.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (4.5%)17 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99933 (11.5%)39 (11.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99911 (3.8%)16 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (4.9%)22 (6.6%)
$100,000+10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total287 (100.0%)335 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chesapeake

Average earnings in Chesapeake are $40,048 for men and $28,646 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $42,292, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,292. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,772, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chesapeake
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,292$30,667
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,048$28,646

Family Income in Chesapeake

Family Income Brackets in Chesapeake

According to the Chesapeake family income data, there are 150 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chesapeake
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005211.5%
$10,000 to $14,99940.9%
$15,000 to $24,9995913.0%
$25,000 to $34,999153.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995612.3%
$50,000 to $74,99915033.0%
$75,000 to $99,999398.6%
$100,000 to $149,9996213.7%
$150,000 to $199,999143.1%
$200,000+30.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chesapeake

4-person families (88 | 19.4%) account for the highest median family income in Chesapeake with $73,529 per family, while 2-person families (199 | 43.8%) have the highest median income of $30,062 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chesapeake
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families199 (43.8%)$60,125
3-Person Families148 (32.6%)$60,758
4-Person Families88 (19.4%)$73,529
5-Person Families19 (4.2%)$2,499
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total454 (100.0%)$60,781

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chesapeake

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chesapeake
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners115 (25.3%)$0
1 Earner170 (37.4%)$46,667
2 Earners156 (34.4%)$71,500
3+ Earners13 (2.9%)$132,188
Total454 (100.0%)$60,781

Household Income in Chesapeake

Household Income Brackets in Chesapeake

With 196 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Chesapeake, accounting for 28.2% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chesapeake
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007210.4%
$10,000 to $14,999669.5%
$15,000 to $24,9998011.5%
$25,000 to $34,999699.9%
$35,000 to $49,9997310.5%
$50,000 to $74,99919628.2%
$75,000 to $99,999486.9%
$100,000 to $149,999699.9%
$150,000 to $199,999182.6%
$200,000+30.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chesapeake

The median household income in Chesapeake is $48,375, with the highest median household income of $60,587 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 203 households (29.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 1 households (0.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chesapeake
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1 (0.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years203 (29.2%)$60,587
45 to 64 Years279 (40.2%)$0
65+ Years211 (30.4%)$39,375
Total694 (100.0%)$48,375

Poverty in Chesapeake

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesapeake

With 30.0% poverty level for males and 27.1% for females among the residents of Chesapeake, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (100.0%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (20.0%)10 (31.2%)
5 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (18.5%)15 (27.8%)
12 to 14 Years4 (36.4%)11 (64.7%)
15 Years15 (83.3%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years2 (3.2%)5 (13.9%)
25 to 34 Years46 (46.0%)54 (30.2%)
35 to 44 Years22 (36.1%)21 (29.6%)
45 to 54 Years59 (46.5%)24 (20.3%)
55 to 64 Years17 (26.6%)51 (51.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (19.3%)26 (23.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (3.7%)
Total231 (30.0%)221 (27.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesapeake

According to the poverty statistics in Chesapeake, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (80.0%)22 (68.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years66 (81.5%)39 (72.2%)
12 to 14 Years7 (63.6%)6 (35.3%)
15 Years3 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years18 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years60 (96.8%)31 (86.1%)
25 to 34 Years54 (54.0%)125 (69.8%)
35 to 44 Years39 (63.9%)50 (70.4%)
45 to 54 Years68 (53.5%)94 (79.7%)
55 to 64 Years47 (73.4%)49 (49.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (80.7%)87 (77.0%)
75 Years and over42 (100.0%)79 (96.3%)
Total539 (70.0%)594 (72.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chesapeake

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chesapeake show that 11.4% or 35 of the total 306 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chesapeake
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children118 (88.7%)15 (11.3%)
1 or 2 Children153 (97.5%)4 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (88.6%)35 (11.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chesapeake

According to the poverty data in Chesapeake, 51.3% or 19 single-father households and 42.3% or 47 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (63.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chesapeake
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children19 (63.3%)9 (19.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)38 (66.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (51.3%)47 (42.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chesapeake

The poverty data for Chesapeake shows that 35 of the married-couple family households (11.4%) and 66 of the single-parent households (44.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 household (59.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chesapeake
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (11.3%)28 (36.8%)
1 or 2 Children4 (2.5%)38 (59.4%)
3 or 4 Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (11.4%)66 (44.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Chesapeake

Employment by Class of Employer in Chesapeake

Among the 476 employed individuals in Chesapeake, private company employees (365 | 76.7%), local government employees (33 | 6.9%), and state government employees (33 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chesapeake
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36576.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)40.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)40.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations163.4%
Local Government Employees336.9%
State Government Employees336.9%
Federal Government Employees214.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total476100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chesapeake

According to the labor force statistics for Chesapeake, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,273), 39.5% or 503 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 27 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 71.4% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years50 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years60 (44.4%)5 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years64 (44.4%)5 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years94 (71.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years150 (61.2%)14 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years28 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years26 (28.3%)3 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total503 (39.5%)27 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chesapeake

According to labor force statistics for Chesapeake, 51.5% of individuals (422) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (820) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 27 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 59.7% or 240 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.8% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chesapeake
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma240 (59.7%)35 (8.8%)
College / Associate Degree102 (54.3%)11 (5.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher72 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total422 (51.5%)52 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chesapeake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chesapeake are Management (58 | 12.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (57 | 12.0%), Health Technologists (34 | 7.1%), Community & Social Service (28 | 5.9%), and Business & Financial (12 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chesapeake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chesapeake, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Technologists (88.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chesapeake
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16 (27.6%)42 (72.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Legal Services & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13 (22.8%)44 (77.2%)
Health Technologists4 (11.8%)30 (88.2%)
Total (Category)47 (28.5%)118 (71.5%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.0%)233 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chesapeake are Food Preparation & Serving (34 | 7.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (28 | 5.9%), and Personal Care & Service (4 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Chesapeake

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chesapeake, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (76.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71.0%), and Healthcare Support (10.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (89.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (29.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chesapeake
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (10.7%)25 (89.3%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (76.5%)8 (23.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance22 (71.0%)9 (29.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)51 (52.6%)46 (47.4%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.0%)233 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chesapeake are Office & Administration (38 | 8.0%), and Sales & Related (37 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chesapeake

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chesapeake
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13 (35.1%)24 (64.9%)
Office & Administration9 (23.7%)29 (76.3%)
Total (Category)22 (29.3%)53 (70.7%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.0%)233 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chesapeake are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (44 | 9.2%), and Construction & Extraction (8 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chesapeake

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chesapeake
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)49 (94.2%)3 (5.8%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.0%)233 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chesapeake are Material Moving (37 | 7.8%), Production (27 | 5.7%), and Transportation (23 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chesapeake

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chesapeake
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation19 (82.6%)4 (17.4%)
Material Moving28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)
Total (Category)74 (85.1%)13 (14.9%)
Total (Overall)243 (51.0%)233 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chesapeake

Employment Industries in Chesapeake

The major employment industries in Chesapeake include Health Care & Social Assistance (105 | 22.1%), Retail Trade (95 | 20.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (51 | 10.7%), Public Administration (47 | 9.9%), and Educational Services (33 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Chesapeake

Employment Industries by Sex in Chesapeake

The Chesapeake industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (81.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.9%), Professional & Scientific (63.6%), and Public Administration (61.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chesapeake
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
Manufacturing15 (75.0%)5 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade46 (48.4%)49 (51.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (81.5%)5 (18.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Educational Services18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance20 (19.1%)85 (80.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services30 (58.8%)21 (41.2%)
Public Administration18 (38.3%)29 (61.7%)
Total243 (51.0%)233 (48.9%)

Education in Chesapeake

School Enrollment in Chesapeake

The most common levels of schooling among the 337 students in Chesapeake are elementary school (106 | 31.5%), high school (78 | 23.2%), and college / undergraduate (72 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Chesapeake
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool329.5%
Kindergarten51.5%
Elementary School10631.5%
Middle School3610.7%
High School7823.2%
College / Undergraduate7221.4%
Graduate / Professional82.4%
Total337100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chesapeake

Out of a total of 337 students who are enrolled in schools in Chesapeake, 4 (1.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 333 (98.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chesapeake
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total333 (98.8%)4 (1.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chesapeake

Arts & humanities (70 | 37.4%), education (20 | 10.7%), business (19 | 10.2%), psychology (17 | 9.1%), and multidisciplinary studies (12 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 187 individuals in Chesapeake who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chesapeake
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural73.7%
Physical & Health Sciences94.8%
Psychology179.1%
Social Sciences94.8%
Engineering42.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies126.4%
Science & Technology115.9%
Business1910.2%
Education2010.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History52.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications42.1%
Arts & Humanities7037.4%
Total187100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chesapeake

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chesapeake

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chesapeake are males with 2 vehicles (108, accounting for 44.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (139, making up 46.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chesapeake
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle17 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle54 (22.2%)59 (25.3%)
2 Vehicles108 (44.4%)139 (59.7%)
3 Vehicles64 (26.3%)35 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (100.0%)233 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chesapeake

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chesapeake are 15 to 19 minutes (120 commuters, 25.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (99 commuters, 21.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (80 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Chesapeake
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes112.4%
5 to 9 Minutes316.6%
10 to 14 Minutes347.3%
15 to 19 Minutes12025.7%
20 to 24 Minutes8017.1%
25 to 29 Minutes5612.0%
30 to 34 Minutes9921.2%
35 to 39 Minutes30.6%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes71.5%
60 to 89 Minutes102.1%
90 or more Minutes163.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Chesapeake

The most common commute times in Chesapeake are 30 to 34 minutes (85 commuters, 35.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (84 commuters, 37.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chesapeake
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes6 (2.5%)5 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (4.5%)20 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (4.5%)23 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes36 (14.8%)84 (37.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes35 (14.4%)45 (20.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes27 (11.1%)29 (13.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes85 (35.0%)14 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (2.5%)4 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes16 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chesapeake

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chesapeake are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (51, 21.0%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (51, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chesapeake
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (1.7%)9 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (9.5%)9 (4.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM51 (21.0%)51 (22.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM45 (18.5%)29 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (4.5%)20 (8.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (1.2%)37 (16.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (2.1%)20 (8.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (1.7%)12 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (3.7%)9 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (4.9%)14 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (9.5%)11 (4.9%)
Total243 (100.0%)224 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chesapeake

Occupancy by Ownership in Chesapeake

Of the total 694 dwellings in Chesapeake, owner-occupied units account for 484 (69.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 210 (30.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chesapeake
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48469.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21030.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units694100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chesapeake

Occupancy by Household Size in Chesapeake
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22732.7%
2-Person Household19528.1%
3-Person Household15021.6%
4+ Person Household12217.6%
Total Housing Units694100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chesapeake

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chesapeake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household171 (75.3%)56 (24.7%)
2-Person Household128 (65.6%)67 (34.4%)
3-Person Household101 (67.3%)49 (32.7%)
4+ Person Household84 (68.9%)38 (31.1%)
Total Housing Units484 (69.7%)210 (30.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chesapeake

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chesapeake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School38 (45.2%)46 (54.8%)
High School Diploma207 (68.1%)97 (31.9%)
College/Associate Degree119 (75.3%)39 (24.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher120 (81.1%)28 (18.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chesapeake

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chesapeake
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13719.7%
35 to 44 Years679.7%
45 to 54 Years16223.3%
55 to 64 Years11716.9%
65 to 74 Years12518.0%
75 to 84 Years618.8%
85 Years and Over253.6%
Total694100.0%

Housing Finances in Chesapeake

Median Income by Occupancy in Chesapeake

Median Income by Occupancy in Chesapeake
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied484 (69.7%)$60,512
Renter-Occupied210 (30.3%)$29,423
Average694 (100.0%)$48,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chesapeake

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chesapeake
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (3.5%)28 (13.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99916 (3.3%)11 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99959 (12.2%)7 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (4.8%)14 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (1.7%)35 (16.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (7.2%)34 (16.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (5.2%)48 (22.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999182 (37.6%)14 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (8.9%)5 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99960 (12.4%)9 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more16 (3.3%)5 (2.4%)
Total484 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chesapeake

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chesapeake
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30077 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499159 (32.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79984 (17.4%)45 (21.4%)
$800 to $99961 (12.6%)75 (35.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499100 (20.7%)81 (38.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total484 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chesapeake

Housing Structures in Chesapeake

Housing Structures in Chesapeake
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached48369.6%
Single Unit, Attached20.3%
2 Unit Apartments213.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments71.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other18126.1%
Total694100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chesapeake

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chesapeake
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached327 (67.7%)156 (32.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other157 (86.7%)24 (13.3%)
Total484 (69.7%)210 (30.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chesapeake

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chesapeake
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (6.0%)6 (2.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms156 (32.2%)95 (45.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms221 (45.7%)79 (37.6%)
8 or more Rooms78 (16.1%)30 (14.3%)
Total484 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chesapeake

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chesapeake
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas287 (59.3%)145 (69.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity194 (40.1%)46 (21.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)19 (9.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total484 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chesapeake

Household Vehicle Usage in Chesapeake
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (5.4%)60 (28.6%)
1 Vehicle186 (38.4%)90 (42.9%)
2 Vehicles211 (43.6%)29 (13.8%)
3 or more Vehicles61 (12.6%)31 (14.8%)
Total484 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chesapeake

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chesapeake

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units292192
Median Property Value$56,900$104,900
Median Household Income$47,000$5
Monthly Housing Costs$370$0
Real Estate Taxes$567$17

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chesapeake

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chesapeake
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000109 (37.3%)20 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999120 (41.1%)56 (29.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99963 (21.6%)116 (60.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total292 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chesapeake

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chesapeake
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00027 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99975 (25.7%)6 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (9.9%)15 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (5.8%)6 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (28.4%)8 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (6.9%)99 (51.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (10.3%)23 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more11 (3.8%)30 (15.6%)
Total292 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chesapeake

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chesapeake
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x171 (58.6%)61,429 (31,994.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x46 (15.8%)168 (87.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (8.2%)24 (12.5%)
4.0x or more37 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total292 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chesapeake

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chesapeake
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800178 (61.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49939 (13.4%)125 (65.1%)
$800 to $1,4998 (2.7%)42 (21.9%)
Total292 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chesapeake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesapeake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years82 (95.4%)4 (4.6%)
26 to 34 Years228 (85.7%)38 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years128 (97.0%)4 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years226 (92.2%)19 (7.8%)
55 to 64 Years130 (79.3%)34 (20.7%)
65 to 74 Years201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,486 (93.8%)99 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chesapeake

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chesapeake
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen82 (95.4%)4 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chesapeake

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chesapeake
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000380 (88.0%)52 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999303 (92.7%)24 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999425 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999125 (90.6%)13 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over253 (98.4%)4 (1.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesapeake

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 671 (54.6%)59 (45.4%)
6 to 18 Years175 (73.8%)128 (54.0%)
19 to 25 Years24 (27.9%)59 (68.6%)
25 to 34 Years97 (36.5%)143 (53.8%)
35 to 44 Years69 (52.3%)59 (44.7%)
45 to 54 Years127 (51.8%)135 (55.1%)
55 to 64 Years72 (43.9%)65 (39.6%)
65 to 74 Years199 (99.0%)116 (57.7%)
75 Years and over124 (100.0%)87 (70.2%)
Total958 (60.4%)851 (53.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chesapeake

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chesapeake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years34 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.6%)24 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years67 (26.6%)76 (26.3%)
65 to 74 Years45 (51.1%)44 (38.9%)
75 Years and over14 (33.3%)49 (59.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chesapeake

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chesapeake: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.2%)17 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years17 (19.3%)21 (18.6%)
75 Years and over7 (16.7%)21 (25.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chesapeake: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.6%)14 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years15 (17.1%)16 (14.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chesapeake: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years34 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.6%)24 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years28 (11.1%)55 (19.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (28.4%)9 (8.0%)
75 Years and over3 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chesapeake: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years52 (20.6%)24 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years18 (20.4%)33 (29.2%)
75 Years and over8 (19.1%)42 (51.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chesapeake: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.6%)13 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.4%)9 (8.0%)
75 Years and over8 (19.1%)3 (3.7%)

Technology Access in Chesapeake

Computing Device Access in Chesapeake

Computing Device Access in Chesapeake
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41760.1%
Smartphone53677.2%
Tablet40758.7%
No Computing Device7510.8%
Total694100.0%

Internet Access in Chesapeake

Internet Access in Chesapeake
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.4%
Broadband Home46066.3%
Cellular Data Only517.3%
Satellite Internet486.9%
No Internet12618.2%
Total694100.0%

Chesapeake Summary

Chesapeake, West Virginia is a small town located in the southwestern part of the state, in Kanawha County. It is situated along the Kanawha River, and is part of the Charleston metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Chesapeake was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Clendenin. The town was named after the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, which ran through the area. The town was incorporated in 1891, and the first post office was established in 1892.
The town grew slowly over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a popular destination for tourists. The town was known for its scenic beauty, and it was a popular spot for fishing and hunting.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a period of growth, as the coal industry in the area began to expand. The town was home to several coal mines, and the population began to increase.

Geography

Chesapeake is located in the southwestern part of West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is situated along the Kanawha River, and is part of the Charleston metropolitan area. The town is located at an elevation of 845 feet above sea level.
The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is home to several parks and recreational areas. The town is also home to several historic sites, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Depot, which was built in 1891.

Economy

The economy of Chesapeake is largely based on the coal industry. The town is home to several coal mines, and the coal industry is the main source of employment in the area. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chesapeake was 1,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from other races. The median household income was $30,000, and the median family income was $35,000.

Conclusion

Chesapeake, West Virginia is a small town located in the southwestern part of the state, in Kanawha County. It is situated along the Kanawha River, and is part of the Charleston metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere. The economy of Chesapeake is largely based on the coal industry, and the town is home to several small businesses. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chesapeake?
Total Population of Chesapeake is 1,585.
What is the Total Male Population of Chesapeake?
Total Male Population of Chesapeake is 770.
What is the Total Female Population of Chesapeake?
Total Female Population of Chesapeake is 815.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chesapeake?
There are 94.48 Males per 100 Females in Chesapeake.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chesapeake?
There are 105.84 Females per 100 Males in Chesapeake.
What is the Median Population Age in Chesapeake?
Median Population Age in Chesapeake is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chesapeake
Average Family Size in Chesapeake is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chesapeake
Average Household Size in Chesapeake is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chesapeake?
Per Capita income in Chesapeake is $21,790.
What is the Median Family Income in Chesapeake?
Median Family Income in Chesapeake is $60,781.
What is the Median Household income in Chesapeake?
Median Household Income in Chesapeake is $48,375.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chesapeake?
Income or Wage Gap in Chesapeake is 22.0%.
Women in Chesapeake earn 78.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chesapeake?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chesapeake is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chesapeake?
There are 503 People in the Labor Forcein in Chesapeake.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chesapeake?
39.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Chesapeake.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chesapeake?
Unemployment Rate in Chesapeake is 5.4%.