Chesapeake County Demographics
A map of Chesapeake County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 135,679 | 54.4% |
Black | 70,885 | 28.4% |
Hispanic | 17,824 | 7.1% |
Multiracial | 13,900 | 5.6% |
Asian | 8,868 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 2,266 | 0.9% |
Chesapeake County, Virginia had a population of 249,422 in 2020. It was 54.4% White, 28.4% Black, 3.6% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chesapeake County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Chesapeake County is the 7th most populous county of the 133 counties in Virginia.
Chesapeake County's White Population
135,679 residents of Chesapeake County identify as White, or 54.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Chesapeake County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Chesapeake County is ranked #103 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake County is more White than neighboring Portsmouth County (35.7% White), Norfolk County (40.8% White), and Suffolk County (46.5% White). Chesapeake County is less White than neighboring Virginia Beach County (58.7% White), and Camden County (79.2% White).
Chesapeake County's Black Population
70,885 residents of Chesapeake County identify as Black, or 28.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chesapeake County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Chesapeake County is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake County is more Black than neighboring Virginia Beach County (18% Black), and Camden County (10.1% Black). Chesapeake County is less Black than neighboring Portsmouth County (52.7% Black), Norfolk County (39.3% Black), and Suffolk County (41.6% Black).
Chesapeake County's Asian Population
8,868 residents of Chesapeake County identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chesapeake County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Chesapeake County is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake County is more Asian than neighboring Portsmouth County (1.3% Asian), Suffolk County (1.8% Asian), and Camden County (1.1% Asian). Chesapeake County is less Asian than neighboring Norfolk County (3.7% Asian), and Virginia Beach County (7.3% Asian).
Chesapeake County's Hispanic Population
17,824 residents of Chesapeake County identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chesapeake County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Chesapeake County is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake County is more Hispanic than neighboring Portsmouth County (4.5% Hispanic), Suffolk County (4.5% Hispanic), and Camden County (3.3% Hispanic). Chesapeake County is less Hispanic than neighboring Norfolk County (9.7% Hispanic), and Virginia Beach County (8.8% Hispanic).
Chesapeake County's Native American/Other Population
2,266 residents of Chesapeake County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chesapeake County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Chesapeake County is ranked #33 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portsmouth County (1% Native American/Other), Norfolk County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Virginia Beach County (1% Native American/Other).
Chesapeake County's Multiracial Population
13,900 residents of Chesapeake County identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chesapeake County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Chesapeake County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake County is more Multiracial than neighboring Portsmouth County (4.9% Multiracial), Norfolk County (5.3% Multiracial), Suffolk County (4.8% Multiracial), and Camden County (5.4% Multiracial). Chesapeake County is less Multiracial than neighboring Virginia Beach County (6.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.