Chesapeake, Virginia Population History 1990 - 2019

What is the current population of Chesapeake?

Based on the latest 2020 data from the US census, the current population of Chesapeake is 244,835. Chesapeake, Virginia is the 91st largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Chesapeake?

The current population of Chesapeake (244,835) is it's peak population.

How quickly is Chesapeake growing?

Chesapeake has grown 22.2% since the 2000. Chesapeake, Virginia's growth is about average. 42% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

Is Chesapeake the biggest city in Virginia?

No, Chesapeake is the second largest city in the state of Virginia based on population. The biggest city, Virginia Beach, is 1.8x bigger than Chesapeake.

What county is Chesapeake, Virginia in?

Chesapeake is located entirely in Chesapeake city.

What is the population density of Chesapeake, Virginia?

Chesapeake has a population density of 652 people per square mile.

What is the size of Chesapeake, Virginia in square miles?

Chesapeake has an area of 340.8 square miles. Chesapeake is the 16th largest city, by area, in the United States. Among cities in Virginia, Chesapeake is the 2nd largest city by area.

Population History

Year	Population	Rank in US
2019	244,835	91
2018	242,634	92
2017	240,397	92
2016	237,940	92
2015	235,429	94
2014	233,371	92
2013	230,571	91
2012	228,417	92
2011	225,500	91
2010	222,209	91
2009	222,455	91
2008	220,319	89
2007	219,132	86
2006	218,647	86
2005	216,570	86
2004	213,247	86
2003	208,506	89
2002	204,635	90
2001	202,546	89
2000	200,283	90
1990	151,982	118