Dahlgren, VA Demographics

A map of Dahlgren's Population by Race

Dahlgren, Virginia had a population of 2,946 in 2020. It was 57.3% White, 24.0% Black, 3.2% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dahlgren, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Dahlgren is the 241st 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).

Dahlgren's White Population

1,688 residents of Dahlgren identify as White, or 57.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Dahlgren roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Dahlgren is ranked #470 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dahlgren is more White than neighboring Dahlgren Center (57% White). Dahlgren is less White than neighboring Colonial Beach (73.1% White), King George (68.2% White), Port Tobacco Village (72.2% White), and Fairview Beach (92% White).

Dahlgren's Black Population

706 residents of Dahlgren identify as Black, or 24.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dahlgren slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Dahlgren is ranked #144 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dahlgren is more Black than neighboring Dahlgren Center (12.7% Black), Colonial Beach (14% Black), King George (16.3% Black), Port Tobacco Village (5.6% Black), and Fairview Beach (2.7% Black).

Dahlgren's Asian Population

93 residents of Dahlgren identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dahlgren roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Dahlgren is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dahlgren is more Asian than neighboring Colonial Beach (1.8% Asian), King George (1.3% Asian), Port Tobacco Village (0% Asian), and Fairview Beach (0% Asian). Dahlgren is less Asian than neighboring Dahlgren Center (3.6% Asian).

Dahlgren's Hispanic Population

227 residents of Dahlgren identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dahlgren roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Dahlgren is ranked #225 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dahlgren is more Hispanic than neighboring Colonial Beach (3.3% Hispanic), King George (6.1% Hispanic), and Fairview Beach (2.1% Hispanic). Dahlgren is less Hispanic than neighboring Dahlgren Center (15.9% Hispanic), and Port Tobacco Village (11.1% Hispanic).

Dahlgren's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Dahlgren identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dahlgren roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Dahlgren is ranked #56 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dahlgren is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dahlgren Center (1% Native American/Other), Colonial Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), King George (1% Native American/Other), Port Tobacco Village (0% Native American/Other), and Fairview Beach (0.3% Native American/Other).

Dahlgren's Multiracial Population

190 residents of Dahlgren identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dahlgren roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Dahlgren is ranked #61 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dahlgren is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview Beach (2.9% Multiracial). Dahlgren is less Multiracial than neighboring Dahlgren Center (9.8% Multiracial), King George (7.1% Multiracial), and Port Tobacco Village (11.1% Multiracial).

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