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Population - 2010 |
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Total Population |
222,209 |
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Total Households |
79,574 |
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Median Age |
37.0 |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
Age Breakout |
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0-19 years |
28.7% |
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20-24 years |
6.3% |
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25-44 years |
26.5% |
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45-64 years |
28.1% |
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65+ years |
10.4% |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
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Median Household Income |
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Year |
Median HHI |
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2010 |
$68,058 |
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2005 |
$60,817 |
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2000 |
$50,743 |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS |
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Educational Attainment |
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Level |
% |
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Less than 9th grade |
2.7% |
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9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
7.9% |
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High school graduate |
25.9% |
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Some college, no degree |
26.1% |
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Associates degree |
9.1% |
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Bachelor's degree |
17.8% |
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Graduate/Professional Degree |
10.6% |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS |
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Labor Force |
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Emp. |
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Civilian Labor Force |
118,261 |
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Employed |
110,863 |
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Unemployed |
7,398 |
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Unemployment Rate |
6.3% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 02/12 |
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Largest Employers |
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Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Cox Communications
HSBC North America
LTD Management Co., L.L.C.
QVC Chesapeake, Inc.
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*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities |
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Employment by Industry |
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Industry |
# Emp. |
%Emp. |
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Natural Resources and Mining |
196 |
0.2% |
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Construction |
8,373 |
9.0% |
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Manufacturing |
4,157 |
4.5% |
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Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
22,600 |
24.2% |
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Information |
2,841 |
3.0% |
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Financial Activities |
3,989 |
4.3% |
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Professional and Business Services |
16,035 |
17.2% |
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Educational and Health Services |
6,150 |
6.6% |
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Leisure and Hospitality |
10,193 |
10.9% |
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Other Services |
3,750 |
4.0% |
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Government |
15,060 |
16.1% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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