Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

128,346

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.9

0.777% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

5.05%

4.39% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$124,444

1.97% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 128k people, from which 98.6% are citizens.

As of 2024, 5.32% of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (6.83k people).

In 2024, there were 3.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.7k people) in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.98k 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 (South & West) PUMA, VA are Spanish (3,691 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (949 households), and Korean (553 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,897

Women

49.8%

64,444

Men

50.2%

The resident population of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA in 2024 was 128,341 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

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Citizenship

98.6%

2024 Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.6% of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.7k ± 2.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.5k ± 1.81k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.98k ± 746

6.35%

Hispanic Population

8.15k people

6.35% of the people in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA are hispanic (8.15k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
1,160 ± 832 people
Korea
550 ± 575 people
India
233 ± 374 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 1,160 Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA residents, followed by Korea with 550 and India with 233.

Foreign-Born Population

5.32%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.83k people

5.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.67k people

As of 2024, 5.32% of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA residents (6.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA was 5.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,691 households (3.04%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
949 households (0.782%)
Korean
553 households (0.456%)

7.21% of the households in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 3.04% of the households in Chesapeake City (South & West) 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-)
7,630 ± 842
Gulf War (1990s)
2,859 ± 432
Vietnam
2,261 ± 340

Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

Health

96.1% of the population of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 5.79% on Medicaid, 8.79% on Medicare, 20.2% on non-group plans, and 13.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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 0% change from the previous year (1,341 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.88%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

5.79%

Medicaid

8.79%

Medicare

20.2%

Non-Group

13.6%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA declined by 9.72% from 4.3% to 3.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA employs 62k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA were Elementary & secondary schools (5,059 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,611 people), and Construction (3,246 people), and the highest paying industries were U. S. Marines ($216,020), Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($152,147), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($150,588).

Males in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,097. The income inequality in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,544

Women

47.7%

32,433

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA in 2024 was 61,977 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

62k

2024 Value

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 2.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 60.7k employees to 62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (1,746 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,713 people), and Registered nurses (1,629 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62k

2024 Value

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 2.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 60.7k employees to 62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,059 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,611 people), and Construction (3,246 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$75,559

Median earning men ± $3,405

$50,612

Median earning women ± $2,600

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($133,587), Public Administration ($99,204), and Wholesale Trade ($98,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,648), Public Administration ($76,064), and Manufacturing ($72,225).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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%.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA was $440,500 in 2024, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $423,000 to $440,500, a 4.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA is 86.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$440,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,167

$37,780

Median Property Taxes

±$1,489

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 (South & West) PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

86.1%

Homeownership

2024

70.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 86.1% of the housing units in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$124,444

Median Household Income

± $3,747

43.9k

Number of Households

± 1,727

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.9k households in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA grew to $124,444 from the previous year's value of $122,042.

The following chart displays the households in Chesapeake City (South & West) 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.43

2024 Wage GINI in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA

0.43

2023 Wage GINI in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA

In 2024, the income inequality in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.186% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (14.8%)
Carpooled (6.6%)

In 2024, 76.7% of workers in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.6%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chesapeake City (South & West) 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 (South & West) 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 (South & West) PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA (6.31k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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