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Chantilly, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Chantilly, Virginia is 23,744 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $143,786, the median home value is $633,900, and the median age is 40.6.

23,744

Population

1978

People / sq mi

$143,786

Median Income

$633,900

Median Home Value

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Chantilly covers 12.0 sq mi of land at 1978 people per square mile.

About Chantilly, VA

Among US cities, Chantilly stands out first on household income: a median of $143,786, above the US median of $78,538. With 23,744 residents, Chantilly is a city in Virginia. It ranks #49 among cities in Virginia by population.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $143,786, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $633,900, with typical rent around $2,260.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 57.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 21.0%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Chantilly firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Race & Ethnicity

White39.5%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$143,786

Median Household Income

$57,154

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$633,900

Median Home Value

$2,260

Median Rent

80.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.9%

High School+

57.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.3%

Drive Alone

58.8%

Public Transit

21.0%

Work From Home

29.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.7%

Foreign Born

46.1%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

6.6%

With Disability

88.1%

Health Insurance

99.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate28.9%
Professional, Scientific & Management15.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.1%
Public Administration8.2%
Information6.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.6%
Construction6.3%
Manufacturing5.4%
Retail Trade2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chantilly, Virginia has a population of 23,744 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Chantilly, Virginia is $143,786, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Chantilly, Virginia is $633,900, with median monthly rent at $2,260 and a homeownership rate of 80.1%.

The median age in Chantilly, Virginia is 40.6 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.