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Chesapeake City
countyChesapeake City, Virginia
Overview
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 51-16000
- Country
- United States
- County
- Chesapeake City
Geography
- Region
- Southeastern Virginia, Hampton Roads
- Total Area
- 351 sq mi
- Land Area
- 341 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.779591
- Longitude
- -76.288376
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Temperatures range from an average low of 30°F in January to an average high of 90°F in July. Annual precipitation is around 52 inches, with approximately 5 inches of snowfall.
- Notable Features
- Great Dismal Swamp · Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway · Elizabeth River
- Neighboring Areas
- Portsmouth, Virginia · Norfolk, Virginia · Virginia Beach, Virginia · Currituck County, North Carolina · Camden County, North Carolina · Suffolk, Virginia
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 249,422
- Est. Population (2023)
- 253,261
- Median Age
- 37.7
- Median Income
- $94,189
- Owner-Occupied
- 73.8%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2023, the racial makeup was approximately 54.4% White (Non-Hispanic), 28.5% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), 3.7% Asian (Non-Hispanic), and 7.41% Hispanic or Latino.
Governance
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 10 members
- School District
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.4%
- Economic Profile
- Diverse economy spanning manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and services · Proximity to major ports and military installations
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Educational Services
- Major Employers
- Dollar Tree · Dollar General · TFCU Financial Group
Education
- Schools
- 46
- Students
- 40,576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- School Districts
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Centura College-Chesapeake · Sentara College of Health Sciences · Tidewater Community College (campus)
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate access · U.S. Highways 13, 17, 58, and 460 · Norfolk International Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center · Chesapeake Conference Center
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · Northwest River Park · Oak Grove Lake Park
- Parks & Trails
- Chesapeake City Park · Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
History
- Founded
- 1963
- Named After
- Chesapeake Bay
- Historical Significance
- The city's history dates back to the colonial era, with the first English settlement around 1620. The Battle of Great Bridge was a significant event in the American Revolutionary War.
- Key Events
- Battle of Great Bridge (1775) · Formation through the merger of South Norfolk and Norfolk County (1963)