Demographics & People — Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,428 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 41.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,560 |
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| Family Households | 1,748 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2598 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,966 |
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| Black or African American | 427 |
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| Asian | 202 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,678 |
| English | 1,399 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,103 |
| German | 1,066 |
| Irish | 1,033 |
| Italian | 581 |
| European | 316 |
| American | 242 |
| Polish | 221 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 207 |
Language
| English Only | 5,866 |
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| Spanish | 88 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,168 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 362 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,543 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 41.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
