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Population of Chesapeake, Virginia

StateVirginia
Land Area (mi²)338.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)752.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.08% (2721)
Growth Since 20205.03% (12217)
Rank in State2nd
Rank in Country90th

The population of Chesapeake, VA in 2022 is estimated to be 254,864. This is an increase of 1.08% (2721 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Chesapeake by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Chesapeake by Age

Chesapeake Population Pyramid 2022
Chesapeake Median Age
37
Total
35.7
Male
38.1
Female
Chesapeake Sex Ratio
48.88%
118,604
Male
51.12%
124,043
Female
Chesapeake Age Dependency Ratio
21.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Chesapeake Adults
183,764
Adults
(32,095 of whom are seniors) in Chesapeake.

Population of Chesapeake by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate