Statistics for Chesapeake city
Latest official figures for Chesapeake city, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 255,332 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 2,677 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,017 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.5 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 7.91 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 10.5 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 95,373 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 15,246.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.2 % | 2024 |