Chesapeake town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chesapeake town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 1,615. It ranks as the 93rd most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chesapeake town is 41.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chesapeake town is $60,526. This is 5% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $83,100. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Chesapeake town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Chesapeake town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.0%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chesapeake town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.