Abingdon, VA Demographics

A map of Abingdon's Population by Race

Abingdon, Virginia had a population of 8,376 in 2020. It was 89.0% White, 2.9% Black, 2.0% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Abingdon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Abingdon is the 147th 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).

Abingdon's White Population

7,454 residents of Abingdon identify as White, or 89.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Abingdon considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Abingdon is ranked #154 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Abingdon is more White than neighboring Emory (86.9% White), and Bristol (85.1% White). Abingdon is less White than neighboring Meadowview (95.6% White), Damascus (93.5% White), and Glade Spring (91.4% White).

Abingdon's Black Population

246 residents of Abingdon identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Abingdon less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Abingdon is ranked #478 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Abingdon is more Black than neighboring Meadowview (1.6% Black), and Damascus (0.5% Black). Abingdon is less Black than neighboring Emory (6% Black), Bristol (5.9% Black), and Glade Spring (3.2% Black).

Abingdon's Asian Population

165 residents of Abingdon identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Abingdon slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Abingdon is ranked #211 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Abingdon is more Asian than neighboring Meadowview (0% Asian), Emory (0.6% Asian), Damascus (0% Asian), Bristol (0.9% Asian), and Glade Spring (0.3% Asian).

Abingdon's Hispanic Population

167 residents of Abingdon identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Abingdon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Abingdon is ranked #514 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Abingdon is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowview (1.4% Hispanic), Damascus (1% Hispanic), and Glade Spring (1.2% Hispanic). Abingdon is less Hispanic than neighboring Emory (3.5% Hispanic), and Bristol (2.6% Hispanic).

Abingdon's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Abingdon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Abingdon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Abingdon is ranked #404 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Abingdon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowview (0.1% Native American/Other). Abingdon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emory (1.9% Native American/Other), Bristol (0.6% Native American/Other), and Glade Spring (0.6% Native American/Other).

Abingdon's Multiracial Population

304 residents of Abingdon identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Abingdon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Abingdon is ranked #401 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Abingdon is more Multiracial than neighboring Meadowview (1.3% Multiracial), Emory (1.1% Multiracial), and Glade Spring (3.3% Multiracial). Abingdon is less Multiracial than neighboring Damascus (4.4% Multiracial), and Bristol (4.9% Multiracial).

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