Statistic Western Branch South Chesapeake Virginia
Population 16,852 251,202 8,835,543
Population density (sq mi) 1,572 742 224
Median age 36.0 37.0 37.8
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 60% 57%
Families w/ Kids under 18 58% 46% 44%
Speak English n/a 91% 84%
Speak Spanish n/a 4% 7%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Western Branch South is 112% higher than Chesapeake
  • The median age in Western Branch South is 3% lower than Chesapeake
  • In Western Branch South 58.02% of the population is White
  • In Western Branch South 33.53% of the population is Black
  • In Western Branch South 2.28% of the population is Asian

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      Western Branch South racial demographics

      Race Western Branch South Chesapeake Virginia
      White 58.02% 59.65% 68.75%
      Black 33.53% 29.67% 19.21%
      Asian 2.28% 3.41% 6.05%
      American Indian 0.26% 0.22% 0.26%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.01% 0.07%
      Mixed race 5.92% 5.21% 3.37%
      Other race 0.00% 1.83% 2.30%
      In Western Branch South, 6.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.