This was 19.7 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,183.
86.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chesapeake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 128 | 13.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 318 | 32.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 46 | 4.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 252 | 25.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 60 | 6.1 |
| Associate's degree | 63 | 6.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 70 | 7.1 |
| Master's degree | 32 | 3.3 |
| Professional school degree | 9 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.2 |
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