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
2023 Median Property Value
$291,400
4.97% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
54,417
0.929% 1-year growth

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 Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.04%).

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).

In 2023, the median property value in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was $291,400, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%.

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.

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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 4.59k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language 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
58,336
Women
52.2%
53,347
Men
47.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 111,683 inhabitants, with 47.8% men, and 52.2% women.

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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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    48.8k ± 1.56k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    41.8k ± 1.77k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.59k ± 968
8.77%
Hispanic Population
9.79k 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 4.59k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    1,131 ± 821 people
  2. Guatemala
    785 ± 685 people
  3. Mexico
    726 ± 659 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 1,131 Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Guatemala with 785 and Mexico with 726.

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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 approximately the same as 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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,093 households (4.9%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    1,055 households (1.01%)
  3. 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    5,652 ± 873
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,359 ± 462
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA employs 54.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA were Construction (4,251 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,749 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,021 people), and the highest paying industries were Beauty salons ($168,745), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($95,488), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($93,226).

Males in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,486. The income inequality in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,270
Women
50.1%
27,147
Men
49.9%

The workforce of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2023 was 54,417 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

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Occupations

54.4k
2023 Value
0.929%
1 Year growth
± 0.929%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.929%, from 53.9k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (1,456 people), Registered nurses (1,265 people), and Cashiers (1,174 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.4k
2023 Value
0.929%
1 Year growth
± 0.929%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.929%, from 53.9k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are Construction (4,251 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,749 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,021 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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

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

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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.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    109 degrees awarded
  2. Massage Therapy
    47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 109 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Centura College-Chesapeake
    264 degrees awarded
  2. 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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.804% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (25.3k), Some college (20.5k), and Bachelors Degree (16.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was $291,400 in 2023, which is 0.96 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $277,600 to $291,400, a 4.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is 63.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

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.

Housing

Property

$291,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,793
$28,458
Median Property Taxes
±$1,367

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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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%.

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Equity

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
44.8k
Number of Households
± 1,903

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.8k households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew to $75,436 from the previous year's value of $74,631.

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Wage Distribution

0.416
2023 Wage GINI in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA
0.409
2022 Wage GINI in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

In 2023, the income inequality in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.55% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.6%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% increase from the previous year (1,324 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 411 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,341 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,341 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% increase from the previous year (1,324 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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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%.

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