Chamberlayne, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chamberlayne is a small community located in Virginia, within Henrico County. The total population is 4,692. It ranks as the 207th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chamberlayne is 54.6 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 7.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chamberlayne is $97,544. This is 5% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $351,100. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chamberlayne is Black or African American, making up 54.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.9% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

50.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 28.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chamberlayne, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.