Chesapeake, West Virginia
Chesapeake: Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
About
Chesapeake is a town located in the county of Kanawha in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,554 and a population density of 934 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,393 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chesapeake
| Population : | 1,393 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Kanawha County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 607 feet / 185, 185 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:51:22 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 838 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chesapeake is located at 38°13'24"N 81°32'10"W (38.2234400, -81.5362300).
Chesapeake map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chesapeake decreased by 11.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,554 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,548 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,548 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,541 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,526 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,504 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,484 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,458 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,432 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,414 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,393 | -1.51% | estimation process |
Other Places in Chesapeake
1 CHESAPEAKE CITY HALL
12404 MacCorkle Ave SE, Chesapeake, WV 25315 ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
People born in Chesapeake (2)
People born in Chesapeake, including actor Lou Myers, football player Chris Massey, .
List
Schools in Chesapeake
College & universities near Chesapeake, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430795 | Carver Career Center | Charleston (WV) | 25306-6397 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chesapeake, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Chesapeake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Post Office | Belle (WV) | 25015 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Chesapeake , Virginia The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Chesapeake is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterfowl Museum. with a population of 247,011 people.
- Chesapeake , Ohio village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States with a population of 696 people.
Other cities in Kanawha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kanawha County , WV. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| South Charleston | 12,036 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Cross Lanes | 9,995 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Saint Albans | 9,763 | City in West Virginia |
| Dunbar | 6,951 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
| Nitro | 6,285 | Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Sissonville | 4,028 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Pinch | 3,262 | Place in West Virginia |
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA |
| Montgomery | 1,492 | City in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Marmet | 1,351 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Coal Fork | 1,233 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Elkview | 1,222 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Tornado | 1,187 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Belle | 1,108 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Clendenin | 1,098 | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chesapeake distances to largest West Virginia cities
