Chamberlayne, Virginia facts for kids
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Chamberlayne, Virginia
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Location of Chamberlayne, Virginia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Henrico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,581 |
| • Density | 1,522/sq mi (587.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-14544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389300 |
Chamberlayne is a special kind of community in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a place for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 5,581 people lived in Chamberlayne. It's a part of the larger Richmond metropolitan area.
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Where is Chamberlayne Located?
Chamberlayne is found in Virginia, a state on the east coast of the United States. It's located in Henrico County. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 37.630794 degrees North and -77.437807 degrees West.
How Big is Chamberlayne?
The total area of Chamberlayne is about 9.5 square kilometers (or 3.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 8.7 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 0.9 square kilometers (0.3 square miles). This means a small part of Chamberlayne is covered by water.
Who Lives in Chamberlayne?
The number of people living in Chamberlayne has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 5,136 residents. The population went down a bit in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 1980, the population was 5,136.
- By 1990, it was 4,577.
- In 2000, it dropped slightly to 4,380.
- However, the population grew again to 5,456 by 2010.
- In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 5,581 people.
Community Diversity
Chamberlayne is home to a mix of people from different backgrounds. In 2020, about 32.56% of the residents were White (not Hispanic). About 54.74% were Black or African American (not Hispanic). There were also smaller groups of Native Americans, Asians, and people of mixed races. About 4.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race. This mix of cultures makes Chamberlayne a diverse community.
See also
In Spanish: Chamberlayne (Virginia) para niños
