Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chesapeake, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,060

Median Agei

47.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%974

Two or More

5.6%59

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%19

Black

0.8%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%41

High School Diploma

33.5%308

Some College (<1 yr)

15.4%142

Some College (1+ yr)

4.7%43

Associate's Degree

10.4%96

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%100

Master's Degree

7.2%66

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,100

Median Renti

$857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%363

Renter-Occupied

31.5%167

Total Units

564

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

22.6%82

$50K–$100K

17.6%64

$100K–$150K

19%69

$150K–$200K

27.8%101

$200K–$300K

8%29

$300K–$500K

4.1%15

$500K–$1M

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

107

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%12

2010–2019

3.7%21

2000–2009

8.5%48

1990–1999

5.9%33

1980–1989

6.2%35

1970–1979

9%51

1960–1969

10.6%60

1950–1959

35.8%202

1940–1949

7.3%41

1939 or earlier

10.8%61

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48.7%258

Electricity

44.3%235

Bottled/LP Gas

3%16

Fuel Oil

3%16

Wood

0.9%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,219

Mean Household Incomei

$74,947

Per Capita Incomei

$39,498

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

597

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%29

$10K–$15K

0.8%4

$15K–$20K

3.8%20

$20K–$25K

2.1%11

$25K–$30K

2.8%15

$30K–$35K

7.4%39

$35K–$40K

18.1%96

$40K–$45K

5.5%29

$45K–$50K

2.1%11

$50K–$60K

11.7%62

$60K–$75K

8.5%45

$75K–$100K

10.9%58

$100K–$125K

14.7%78

$125K–$150K

2.1%11

$150K–$200K

2.1%11

$200K+

2.1%11

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

585

Avg. Commutei

17.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

590

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

114(12% of civilian adults)