Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

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2023 Population

111,633

0.187% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.8

1.66% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.1%

19% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$75,436

1.08% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,916

8.58% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA had a population of 112k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $75,436. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew from 111,425 to 111,633, a 0.187% increase and its median household income grew from $74,631 to $75,436, a 1.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.09%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.45%).

9.85% of the households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Centura College-Chesapeake (264 degrees awarded in 2023) and Sentara College of Health Sciences (156 degrees).

Most people in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA borders Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA, Norfolk City (South) PUMA, VA, and Portsmouth & Northern Chesapeake Cities PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 112k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.12% of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (7.95k people).

In 2023, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.8k people) in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.68k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Spanish (5,093 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,055 households), and Haitian (432 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,539

Women

51.4%

54,435

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 111,974 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2023 Citizenship

97.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.8k ± 1.56k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.8k ± 1.77k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.68k ± 1.3k

8.77%

Hispanic Population

9.79k people

8.77% of the people in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are hispanic (9.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
935 ± 748 people
Guatemala
894 ± 731 people
Mexico
608 ± 604 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 935 Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Guatemala with 894 and Mexico with 608.

Foreign-Born Population

7.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.95k people

6.89%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.67k people

As of 2023, 7.12% of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents (7.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 6.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,093 households (4.9%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,055 households (1.01%)
Haitian
432 households (0.416%)

9.85% of the households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 4.9% of the households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,652 ± 873
Gulf War (1990s)
2,359 ± 462
Vietnam
2,197 ± 318

Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA employs 53.9k people. The largest industries in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Construction (4,226 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,589 people), and U. S. Navy (3,015 people), and the highest paying industries are Beauty salons ($115,365), National security & international affairs ($99,649), and Computer Systems Design ($96,203).

Males in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,528. The income inequality in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,718

Women

49.6%

29,211

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2020 was 57,929 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

53.9k

2022 Value

−8.58%

1 Year decline

± −8.58%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −8.58%, from 59k employees to 53.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (1,339 people), Registered nurses (1,318 people), and Cashiers (1,259 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.9k

2022 Value

−8.58%

1 Year decline

± −8.58%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −8.58%, from 59k employees to 53.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are Construction (4,226 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,589 people), and U. S. Navy (3,015 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,504

Median earning men ± $2,874

$38,497

Median earning women ± $2,632

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,327), Wholesale Trade ($77,125), and Information ($74,012).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($59,669), Manufacturing ($54,696), and Information ($54,549).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA awarded 420 degrees. The student population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 46 male students and 479 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Black or African American (171 and 40.7%), followed by White (149 and 35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 8.1%), and Two or More Races (34 and 8.1%).

The largest universities in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Centura College-Chesapeake (264 and 62.9%) and Sentara College of Health Sciences (156 and 37.1%).

The most popular majors in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (109 and 26%), Registered Nursing (108 and 25.7%), and Medical Office Assistant (84 and 20%).

The median tuition cost in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 525 students enrolled in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, 8.76% men and 91.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 229 records, of which 93.4% were women and 6.55% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
109 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 109 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Centura College-Chesapeake
264 degrees awarded
Sentara College of Health Sciences
156 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Centura College-Chesapeake with 264 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 30 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, which is 0.0769 times less than the 390 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 171 degrees mean that there were 1.15 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 149 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,484) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.931% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.15% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24.4k), Some college (21.2k), and Bachelors Degree (15.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is $75,436. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $201,612, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $185,556 and $182,479.

Housing

Rent vs Own

63.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.5% of the housing units in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $201,612, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $185,556 and $182,479.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,436

Median Household Income

± $3,093

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew to $75,436 from the previous year's value of $74,631.

The following chart displays the households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.409

2022 Wage GINI in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

In 2022, the income inequality in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.37% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Carpooled (7.91%)

In 2023, 77.3% of workers in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA (12.3k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.7% of the population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 39.6% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 9.91% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 8.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

1,324 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.32%

Uninsured

39.6%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

9.91%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

8.55%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew by 2.99% from 8.08% to 8.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.