Chesapeake, West Virginia facts for kids
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Chesapeake, West Virginia
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Maccorkle Avenue in Chesapeake
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Location of Chesapeake in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,336 |
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1,313 |
| • Density | 2,939.71/sq mi (1,134.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-15028 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554120 |
| Website | https://chesapeake.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx |
Chesapeake is a small town located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It sits right on the Kanawha River. In 2020, about 1,336 people lived here.
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History of Chesapeake
Chesapeake became an official town on November 1, 1948. It got its name from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. This railway has been an important part of the community since 1873.
Where is Chesapeake?
The town of Chesapeake covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.48 square miles (1.25 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers), is water, mainly from the Kanawha River.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,566 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,699 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,428 | −10.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,364 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,896 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,643 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,554 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,336 | −14.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,313 | −15.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, the census counted 1,336 people living in Chesapeake. There were 617 homes where people lived. The town had about 2,940 people per square mile.
Back in 2010, there were 1,554 people living in Chesapeake. About 88.7% of the people were White. Around 9.6% were African American. The average age of people in the town was about 43.5 years old.
Famous People from Chesapeake
- Chris Massey – He was a long snapper for the St. Louis Rams football team.
- Donny Kees – A talented musician and songwriter.
- Herbert C.L. Shearer – He received the Bronze Carnegie Hero Medal Award.
