Chamberlayne, VA Demographics

A map of Chamberlayne's Population by Race

Chamberlayne, Virginia had a population of 5,581 in 2020. It was 32.6% White, 54.7% Black, 3.0% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chamberlayne, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chamberlayne is the 194th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chamberlayne's White Population

1,817 residents of Chamberlayne identify as White, or 32.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Chamberlayne considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chamberlayne is ranked #609 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chamberlayne is more White than neighboring East Highland Park (8.8% White). Chamberlayne is less White than neighboring Lakeside (64.8% White), Glen Allen (55.4% White), Mechanicsville (80% White), and Laurel (45.1% White).

Chamberlayne's Black Population

3,055 residents of Chamberlayne identify as Black, or 54.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chamberlayne considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chamberlayne is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chamberlayne is more Black than neighboring Lakeside (15.9% Black), Glen Allen (25.1% Black), Mechanicsville (8.8% Black), and Laurel (26.6% Black). Chamberlayne is less Black than neighboring East Highland Park (83.1% Black).

Chamberlayne's Asian Population

168 residents of Chamberlayne identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chamberlayne roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chamberlayne is ranked #173 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chamberlayne is more Asian than neighboring East Highland Park (0.9% Asian), and Mechanicsville (2.2% Asian). Chamberlayne is less Asian than neighboring Glen Allen (7.8% Asian), and Laurel (9.4% Asian).

Chamberlayne's Hispanic Population

259 residents of Chamberlayne identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chamberlayne slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chamberlayne is ranked #341 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chamberlayne is more Hispanic than neighboring East Highland Park (3% Hispanic), and Mechanicsville (3.6% Hispanic). Chamberlayne is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeside (10.7% Hispanic), Glen Allen (5.8% Hispanic), and Laurel (12.9% Hispanic).

Chamberlayne's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Chamberlayne identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chamberlayne roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chamberlayne is ranked #300 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chamberlayne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeside (0.8% Native American/Other), East Highland Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Glen Allen (0.9% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Laurel (1.3% Native American/Other).

Chamberlayne's Multiracial Population

243 residents of Chamberlayne identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chamberlayne roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chamberlayne is ranked #278 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chamberlayne is more Multiracial than neighboring East Highland Park (3.4% Multiracial). Chamberlayne is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeside (4.7% Multiracial), Glen Allen (5% Multiracial), Mechanicsville (4.5% Multiracial), and Laurel (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.