Chesapeake, OH is a small town located in Lawrence County with a population of 1,166 and a population density of 1,468 people per square mile. It is situated on the Ohio River and has plenty of year-round outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, camping and hiking. There are also lots of local businesses around town, including John’s Hardware Store, The Pickle Barrel Grill & Pub, and Faithful Friends Animal Hospital. Other organizations active in the community include the Chesapeake High School band and the Chesapeake Lions Club. Additionally, every spring Chesapeake hosts local sporting events such as baseball tournaments at Ross Park and softball tournaments at Heckemeyer Field.
The population in Chesapeake is 1,166. There are 2,460 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chesapeake is 37.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chesapeake is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chesapeake
- 46.1% are married
- 19.6% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 18.7% have children, but are single
Race in Chesapeake
- 93.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander