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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chamberlayne

Virginia · 4,380 residents · 3.347 sq mi
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Chamberlayne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,022. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,100. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,380
−4%since 1990
from 4,577 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,309 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.6
+3%since 1990
from 47.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Chamberlayne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,022
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,405
+31%since 1990
from $21,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$854
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $641 in 1990
US average: $602
94.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
5.1% rent
2.3
+10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65%(2,976)
Black34.1%(1,562)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.9%(39)
Diversity Score57.9%(2,652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(2,083)
Black49%(2,145)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(37)
Asian1.1%(49)
Diversity Score64.9%(2,844)
65
+12%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−34%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamberlayne, Virginia?

Chamberlayne, Virginia has about 4,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chamberlayne, Virginia?

The typical household in Chamberlayne, Virginia earns about $54,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chamberlayne, Virginia expensive?

In Chamberlayne, Virginia, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Chamberlayne, Virginia?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chamberlayne, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chamberlayne, Virginia?

About 3.3% of people in Chamberlayne, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chamberlayne, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chamberlayne, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 197 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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