Continental Research
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4500 Colley Avenue
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Norfolk, VA 23508
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Executive Summary
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Also included on the survey were two new items
addressing disaster preparedness. When asked if
the household has a specific plan for protecting
themselves in the event of a hurricane or a major
snow storm, 42.7% said they have a definite plan
worked out, 38.4% have a vague idea of what they
would do, and 18.9% haven’t really given it much
thought. When asked if the household had an
emergency supply kit of things they may need in the
event of a hurricane or a major snow storm, 44.9% of
the households said they do.
Another new question in 2014 asked residents how often they use the Internet (excluding work
reasons). An impressive 52.3% said they go online more than three times a day, and 22.0% use
the Internet one to three times a day. Another 13.6% go online weekly, 3.4% use it less than
once a week, and 8.7% do not use the Internet.
~ ~ Profile of Respondents ~ ~
A cross-section of Chesapeake residents participated in this research study. Both males and
females were surveyed along with younger and older participants, those from various ethnic
groups, and households in every income range. Longstanding and newer residents were also
surveyed, providing varied perspectives. All regions of the City were included in proportion to
their population.
Avg. (mean) number of years lived in Chesapeake
23.4 years
Avg. (mean) age
48.5 years old
% who are Caucasian
62.2%
% who are African American
30.3%
% who are of another ethnic background
7.4%
% who are male
49.5%
% who are female
50.5%
Avg. (mean) yearly household income
$82,056
Resides near:
Deep Creek area
13.3%
Greenbrier area
21.4%
Indian River area
10.2%
Great Bridge area
21.7%
South Norfolk area, including Portlock
10.2%
Western Branch area
15.2%
Hickory or Southern Chesapeake area
8.0%
