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Chantilly

Virginia · 24,301 residents · 12.002 sq mi
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Chantilly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,071. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 16,740 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $509,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,301
−41%since 2000
from 41,041 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,025 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 3,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+14%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K27K34K42K49K1990201020202024Chantilly
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,071
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,561
+34%since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$509,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,898
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,146 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+65%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(28,372)
Black4.9%(2,008)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,818)
Asian16.3%(6,697)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(23,524)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36%(8,748)
Black5.9%(1,423)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(4,893)
Asian33.4%(8,125)
Other2.4%(584)
Diversity Score87.7%(21,300)
Diversity Score
88
+53%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
43.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chantilly, Virginia?

Chantilly, Virginia has about 24,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chantilly, Virginia?

The typical household in Chantilly, Virginia earns about $131,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chantilly, Virginia expensive?

In Chantilly, Virginia, the median home is worth about $509,900, and the typical rent is about $1,898 a month.

How educated are people in Chantilly, Virginia?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chantilly, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chantilly, Virginia?

About 4.4% of people in Chantilly, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chantilly, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chantilly, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,036 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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