Chesapeake city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chesapeake city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51550
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 550
Geography
- Land Area
- 338.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.49 sq mi
- Total Area
- 350.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.679376
- Longitude
- -76.301788
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 247,628
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 186,988
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 229,968 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 17,660 | 7.1% |
| White | 138,226 | 55.8% |
| Black | 71,376 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 8,378 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 311 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,011 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 176,037 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 10,954 | 5.9% |
| White | 107,807 | 57.7% |
| Black | 58,115 | 31.1% |
| Asian | 7,751 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,662 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,029 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 252,583
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $104,643
- Poverty Rate
- 9.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 23,404
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 139,259 | 55.1% |
| Black | 73,386 | 29.1% |
| Asian | 9,781 | 3.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 164,969
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 80,644 | 48.9% |
| Republican | 50,755 | 30.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 33,570 | 20.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 75,912 | 46.0% |
| Female | 89,054 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 95,849 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 8,488 | 5.1% |
| Black | 45,674 | 27.7% |
| Asian | 2,717 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 87,490
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 55,196 | 57.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,284 | 38.7% |
| Black | 21,595 | 47.3% |
| Asian | 1,082 | 39.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 39,895 | 52.6% |
| Female | 47,595 | 53.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 34,765 (20.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 63,214 (36.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 96,816
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $375,391
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,810
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 13.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.