Chesapeake
City of Chesapeake
City Council:
Mr. Richard W. West, Mayor
Dr. John deTriquet, Vice Mayor
Mr. R. Stephen Best, Sr.
Mr. Matt Hamel
Mr. Robert C. Ike, Jr.
Mr. Dwight M. Parker
Ms. Debbie Ritter
Ms. Susan R. Vitale
Dr. Ella Ward
List current as of July 1, 2019
Population - 2015 | 238,283 |
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Land Area - 2015 | 340 Square Miles | ![]() |
Population Density - 2015 | 700.8 Persons Per Square Mile | |
Total Employment - 2015 | 97,364 |
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Labor Force - 2011 | 119,508 | ![]() |
Unemployment Rate - 2015 | 4.5% | ![]() |
Taxable Retail Sales - 2011 | $2,927,041,905 | ![]() |
Fair Market Value of Real Estate (in Billions) - 2014 | $22.90 | ![]() |
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