Chesapeake, VA Demographics
A map of Chesapeake'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, 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, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chesapeake is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Chesapeake's White Population
135,679 residents of Chesapeake identify as White, or 54.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Chesapeake roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chesapeake is ranked #498 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake is more White than neighboring Portsmouth (35.7% White), and Norfolk (40.8% White). Chesapeake is less White than neighboring Moyock (79.9% White), South Mills (77.6% White), and Virginia Beach (58.7% White).
Chesapeake's Black Population
70,885 residents of Chesapeake identify as Black, or 28.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chesapeake slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chesapeake is ranked #115 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake is more Black than neighboring Moyock (7.4% Black), South Mills (13.8% Black), and Virginia Beach (18% Black). Chesapeake is less Black than neighboring Portsmouth (52.7% Black), and Norfolk (39.3% Black).
Chesapeake's Asian Population
8,868 residents of Chesapeake identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chesapeake roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chesapeake is ranked #156 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake is more Asian than neighboring Portsmouth (1.3% Asian), Moyock (1.8% Asian), and South Mills (0.6% Asian). Chesapeake is less Asian than neighboring Norfolk (3.7% Asian), and Virginia Beach (7.3% Asian).
Chesapeake's Hispanic Population
17,824 residents of Chesapeake identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chesapeake roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chesapeake is ranked #238 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake is more Hispanic than neighboring Portsmouth (4.5% Hispanic), Moyock (4.2% Hispanic), and South Mills (1.1% Hispanic). Chesapeake is less Hispanic than neighboring Norfolk (9.7% Hispanic), and Virginia Beach (8.8% Hispanic).
Chesapeake's Native American/Other Population
2,266 residents of Chesapeake 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chesapeake is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moyock (0.8% Native American/Other), and South Mills (0.6% Native American/Other). Chesapeake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portsmouth (1% Native American/Other), Norfolk (1.1% Native American/Other), and Virginia Beach (1% Native American/Other).
Chesapeake's Multiracial Population
13,900 residents of Chesapeake identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chesapeake roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chesapeake is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Chesapeake is more Multiracial than neighboring Portsmouth (4.9% Multiracial), and Norfolk (5.3% Multiracial). Chesapeake is less Multiracial than neighboring Moyock (5.9% Multiracial), South Mills (6.4% Multiracial), and Virginia Beach (6.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.