Chantilly, VA Demographics

A map of Chantilly's Population by Race

Chantilly, Virginia has an estimated population of 24,036, a slight decrease from the 24,301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.9% Asian, 35.7% White, 19.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.4% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chantilly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chantilly has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chantilly, that probability was 71.3% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chantilly is ranked the 51st most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. 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). Chantilly was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chantilly's White Population

8,581 residents of Chantilly, or 35.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chantilly is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Chantilly ranks 598th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chantilly's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Chantilly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 35.7%.

Chantilly is more White than neighboring Sully Square (25.6% White), and Navy (33.3% White). Chantilly is less White than neighboring Centreville (38.3% White), Greenbriar (51.5% White), and Franklin Farm (59.9% White).

Chantilly's Black Population

820 residents of Chantilly, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chantilly is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Chantilly ranks 389th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chantilly's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Black residents' share of Chantilly's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.4%.

Chantilly is more Black than neighboring Sully Square (2.6% Black), Navy (3.3% Black), and Franklin Farm (3.1% Black). Chantilly is less Black than neighboring Centreville (7.4% Black), and Greenbriar (7.2% Black).

Chantilly's Asian Population

9,099 residents of Chantilly, or 37.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chantilly is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Chantilly ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chantilly's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Chantilly's population has increased from 33.4% to 37.9%.

Chantilly is more Asian than neighboring Centreville (28.6% Asian), Greenbriar (23.9% Asian), and Franklin Farm (22.6% Asian). Chantilly is less Asian than neighboring Sully Square (60.8% Asian), and Navy (49.5% Asian).

Chantilly's Hispanic Population

4,586 residents of Chantilly, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chantilly is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Chantilly ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chantilly's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Chantilly's population has decreased from 20.1% to 19.1%.

Chantilly is more Hispanic than neighboring Sully Square (8.4% Hispanic), Greenbriar (13.6% Hispanic), Navy (5.2% Hispanic), and Franklin Farm (7.9% Hispanic). Chantilly is less Hispanic than neighboring Centreville (19.7% Hispanic).

Chantilly's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Chantilly, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chantilly is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Chantilly ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chantilly's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chantilly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Chantilly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sully Square (1.3% Native American/Other), Centreville (0.7% Native American/Other), Greenbriar (0.5% Native American/Other), and Navy (4.4% Native American/Other).

Chantilly's Multiracial Population

861 residents of Chantilly, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chantilly is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Chantilly ranks 380th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chantilly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Chantilly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Chantilly is more Multiracial than neighboring Sully Square (1.3% Multiracial), and Greenbriar (3.4% Multiracial). Chantilly is less Multiracial than neighboring Centreville (5.3% Multiracial), Navy (4.3% Multiracial), and Franklin Farm (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.