Chesapeake County, Virginia
Chesapeake County is home to 252,583 people. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $95,373.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 252,583 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $95,373 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.4% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.5% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.8% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $378,400 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,586 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.0% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.8% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Camden County, North Carolina
- Currituck County, North Carolina
- Norfolk County
- Portsmouth County
- Suffolk County
- Virginia Beach County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.