Chesapeake city, Virginia
5 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 5 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 252,583
- Median household income
- $95,373
- ±2,728
- Unemployed
- 4.9%
- 6,135 of 124,823 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
- 86,723 of 93,626 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
Cities, towns and villages 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chesapeake | 251,269 (2021) | 306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake | Website |
Special districts 4
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission | Highways | 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake | Website |
| Chesapeake Hospital Authority | Hospitals | 736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake | Website |
| Southside Networking Authority | Miscellaneous commercial activities | 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake | — |
| Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | Po Box 6097, Virginia Beach | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Chesapeake City Public Schools
School district48 schools
1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Chesapeake Farmers Marketplace at City Hall
306 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA, 23322
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Chesapeake Health Department Farmers' Market
748 Battlefield Blvd. North Chesapeake, VA, 23320
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Chesapeake Farmers' Market
120 Reservation Rd., Chesapeake, VA, 23322
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Chesapeake Farmers' Market - Chesapeake City Park
900 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Chesapeake Health Department Wednesday Farmer's Market
748 N Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.