Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

123,441

2.19% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0.281% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.8%

8.28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,813

4.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,500

3.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,978

1.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA had a population of 123k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $68,813. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew from 120,797 to 123,441, a 2.19% increase and its median household income grew from $65,808 to $68,813, a 4.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.46%), and White (Hispanic) (2.62%).

10.3% 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.

96.6% 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 (145 degrees awarded in 2021), Sentara College of Health Sciences (232885) (141 degrees), and Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk (427973) (70 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was $238,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 123k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.72% of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (9.53k people).

In 2021, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.9k people) in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.13k 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 (5,523 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,033 households), and German (591 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,840

Women

51.7%

59,700

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 123,540 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
54.9k ± 1.81k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
46.8k ± 1.79k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.13k ± 1.23k

8.31%

Hispanic Population

10.3k people

8.31% of the people in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are hispanic (10.3k 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
941 ± 750 people
Mexico
897 ± 733 people
Guatemala
845 ± 711 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 941 Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Mexico with 897 and Guatemala with 845.

Foreign-Born Population

7.72%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.53k people

7.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.11k people

As of 2021, 7.72% of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA residents (9.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 7.54%, 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
5,523 households (4.83%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,033 households (0.903%)
German
591 households (0.517%)

10.3% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 4.83% 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-)
6,061 ± 902
Vietnam
3,066 ± 395
Gulf War (1990s)
2,670 ± 500

Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA employs 59k people. The largest industries in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Construction (4,128 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,862 people), and U. S. Navy (3,248 people), and the highest paying industries are Rail transportation ($96,747), U. S. Armed Forces: Branch Not Specified ($93,177), and Computer Systems Design ($87,505).

Males in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,431. The income inequality in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, 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

59k

2021 Value

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 1.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 57.9k employees to 59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are Registered nurses (1,616 people), Cashiers (1,605 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,398 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

59k

2021 Value

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 1.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 57.9k employees to 59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, are Construction (4,128 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,862 people), and U. S. Navy (3,248 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

$46,952

Median earning men ± $2,642

$33,214

Median earning women ± $2,273

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,685), Information ($62,197), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,288).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,213), Information ($50,357), and Manufacturing ($45,521).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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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 2021, universities in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA awarded 356 degrees. The student population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 246 male students and 494 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are White (155 and 43.5%), followed by Black or African American (113 and 31.7%), Two or More Races (36 and 10.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (21 and 5.9%).

The largest universities in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Centura College-Chesapeake (145 and 40.7%), Sentara College of Health Sciences (232885) (141 and 39.6%), and Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk (427973) (70 and 19.7%).

The most popular majors in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA are Registered Nursing (96 and 27%), Medical Office Assistant (77 and 21.6%), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (70 and 19.7%).

The median tuition cost in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $378.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 740 students enrolled in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, 33.2% men and 66.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 328 records, of which 73.5% were women and 26.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Practice
16 degree-majors awarded
Office Management & Supervision
4 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Nursing Practice with 16 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Centura College-Chesapeake
145 degrees awarded
Sentara College of Health Sciences (232885)
141 degrees awarded
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk (427973)
70 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Centura College-Chesapeake with 145 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 108 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, which is 0.435 times less than the 248 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 155 degrees mean that there were 1.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 113 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, 2-year ($16,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,259) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.737% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.7k), Some college (25.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.8k).

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

The median property value in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was $238,500 in 2021, which is 0.974 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $230,600 to $238,500, a 3.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA is 63.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 24.6 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 $68,813. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Housing

Property

$238,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,586

$30,254

Median Property Taxes

±$1,356

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 $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2021

67.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.6% of the housing units in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

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.

$68,813

Median Household Income

± $2,410

47.6k

Number of Households

± 1,851

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.6k households in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA grew to $68,813 from the previous year's value of $65,808.

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

0.415

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

0.426

2020 Wage GINI in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.57% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (7.13%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (7.13%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% 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

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA (13.3k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

90.8% of the population of Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 9.55% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 9.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.23%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

9.55%

Medicare

16.3%

Non-Group

9.49%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA declined by 6.29% from 9.85% to 9.23%.

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.