Chesapeake, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Chesapeake: Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
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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 : | 00:10:19 (5th February 2023) |
| 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).
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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
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People born in Chesapeake (2)
People born in Chesapeake, including actor Lou Myers, football player Chris Massey, .
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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 independent city in Virginia, United States 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 | Capital city of West Virginia, United States |
| 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
