Chatmoss: Demographics & People
Chatmoss's population stands at 1,563 people, in 764 households. Population grew 4.0% from 1,503 (2022) to 1,563 (2024). Median age 62.2 years. (14.5y older than Henry County; 24.4y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 9% of the population. Population is 62% White (non-Hispanic) and 33% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.51). 58% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,187 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.0 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 42% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 106 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 4.0% from 1,503 (2022) to 1,563 (2024) — about 6.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,625 (extrapolated at 2.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,712.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 50,948 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 4.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,503 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,563 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 1,563 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 1,712 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 62.2y is 23.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 9% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 62.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 9.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,563 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 147 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 218.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 541.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 657 |
| Population under 18 | 147 |
| Median age | 62.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,563 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.51 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 925 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 476 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 87 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 50.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 62.2% |
| Black population | 32.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 62.4% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 5.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Residents born in this state | 1,137 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 339 |
| Share born in this state | 72.7% |
| Share born in another state | 27.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,446 |
Households & Family Composition
764 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 58% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 428 families, 10% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 132 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 428 |
| Married couples with children | 42 |
| Average household size | 2.07 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,319 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 720 |
| Family households | 443 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 58.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 764 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 1,187 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 42,285 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 41,098 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,187 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 16 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 1.5% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 13 residents live in group quarters (0.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 13 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Henry |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,587 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 24.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 50,557 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 9.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,563, growing, retirement community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,563 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Henry County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade