Chesapeake Population

2010–2026

710

2026 projection

7.2% since 2020 (decrease)

0200400600800201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Chesapeake. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026710-91.25%
2025719-40.55%
2024723-50.69%
2023728-50.68%
2022733-111.48%
2021744-212.75%
2020765+50.66%
201976000.00%
2018760+30.40%
2017757-20.26%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Chesapeake has a population change lower than Lawrence County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Lawrence County−4.2%
  • Chesapeake−4.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Chesapeake Demographics

47.5median age

Median age

Female49.2 yrs
Male45.8 yrs

Adults

951
275 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults676 other adults

Sex

Female 45.8% · 486Male 54.2% · 574

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 11 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chesapeake Income

$54,219median household income

Median household income

$54,219

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,477

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.4%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chesapeake Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%31%45%
Never married33%37%29%
Divorced14%16%11%
Widowed10%6%15%
Separated6%10%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201