Blackstone, VA Demographics

A map of Blackstone's Population by Race

Blackstone, Virginia had a population of 3,352 in 2020. It was 41.4% White, 47.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Blackstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Blackstone is the 230th 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).

Blackstone's White Population

1,387 residents of Blackstone identify as White, or 41.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Blackstone less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Blackstone is ranked #565 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Blackstone is less White than neighboring Nottoway Court House (46% White), Crewe (56.4% White), Kenbridge (47.7% White), Burkeville (67.9% White), and Victoria (63.1% White).

Blackstone's Black Population

1,584 residents of Blackstone identify as Black, or 47.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Blackstone considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Blackstone is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Blackstone is more Black than neighboring Crewe (29% Black), Kenbridge (32% Black), Burkeville (27.1% Black), and Victoria (29.3% Black). Blackstone is less Black than neighboring Nottoway Court House (47.6% Black).

Blackstone's Asian Population

36 residents of Blackstone identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Blackstone slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Blackstone is ranked #290 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Blackstone is more Asian than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Asian), Crewe (0.3% Asian), Kenbridge (0% Asian), Burkeville (0% Asian), and Victoria (0.2% Asian).

Blackstone's Hispanic Population

206 residents of Blackstone identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Blackstone roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Blackstone is ranked #276 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Blackstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Nottoway Court House (1.6% Hispanic), Burkeville (3.4% Hispanic), and Victoria (2.2% Hispanic). Blackstone is less Hispanic than neighboring Crewe (9.2% Hispanic), and Kenbridge (16.1% Hispanic).

Blackstone's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Blackstone identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Blackstone roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Blackstone is ranked #300 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Blackstone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenbridge (0.4% Native American/Other), and Burkeville (0.2% Native American/Other). Blackstone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nottoway Court House (1.6% Native American/Other), and Crewe (0.8% Native American/Other).

Blackstone's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Blackstone identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Blackstone roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Blackstone is ranked #427 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Blackstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Nottoway Court House (3.2% Multiracial), and Burkeville (1.4% Multiracial). Blackstone is less Multiracial than neighboring Crewe (4.4% Multiracial), Kenbridge (3.8% Multiracial), and Victoria (4.3% Multiracial).

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