Chamber of Commerce says...
Oct 15, 2009
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Chesapeake is currently the third largest city in Virginia in terms of population. Its median household income in 2007 was $63,016, the highest in South Hampton Roads [2].
The racial makeup of the city was 66.87% White, 28.53% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.84% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.
Chesapeake is the off-season residence of New York Mets` third baseman David Wright, hometown of the Washington Redskins` Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall; NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd was also raised there and NBA superstar Alonzo Mourning. Also BJ Upton of the Tampa Bay Rays, his brother Justin Upton, right fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins.
Drive is 3-3.5 hrs without traffic.
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