Population 4,573 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chamberlayne
Household size in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Chamberlayne are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.43 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only four have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.4 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.0 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.1 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.0, Chamberlayne is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Chamberlayne, well below the national share of 11.6%. Chamberlayne has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chamberlayne
Renters in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 4.3% of households in Chamberlayne rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast. Only one other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Chamberlayne are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Chamberlayne has a lower vacancy rate than most Virginia cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Chamberlayne was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,133 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,124 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,295 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,335 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chamberlayne costs $1,335 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chamberlayne
Bachelor's degrees in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.8% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.9% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.6% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Chamberlayne: 50.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Chamberlayne: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Chamberlayne has a higher share of high school graduates than most Virginia cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chamberlayne
| Period | Chamberlayne | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Chamberlayne than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the Richmond area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chamberlayne compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlayne | 2.16 | 54.0 | 6.7% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 1980 | $1,335 | 50.6% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| Poindexters | 2.41 | 48.6 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 1996 | $1,559 | 46.6% | 96.4% | 2.6% |
| Lakeside | 2.13 | 40.9 | 12.9% | 52.0% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,487 | 36.9% | 90.7% | 2.2% |
| Laurel | 2.56 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 49.7% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,704 | 29.2% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| East Highland Park | 2.37 | 41.1 | 15.8% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,352 | 25.1% | 91.0% | 7.1% |
| Mechanicsville | 2.65 | 43.4 | 8.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 1991 | $1,988 | 43.0% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Glen Allen | 2.68 | 42.9 | 7.5% | 21.5% | 3.5% | 1997 | $1,934 | 55.8% | 93.8% | 2.8% |
| Richmond area | 2.54 | 39.6 | 12.5% | 33.0% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,608 | 41.0% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Crosses Corner | 2.71 | 43.8 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 17.8% | 1985 | $1,908 | 31.5% | 94.5% | 0.1% |
| Innsbrook | 2.64 | 38.8 | 8.9% | 34.2% | 10.6% | 1998 | $1,715 | 66.7% | 97.2% | 3.5% |
| Montrose | 2.31 | 38.6 | 20.7% | 62.3% | 7.0% | 1975 | $1,347 | 19.1% | 84.8% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chamberlayne. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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