Ferrum, VA Demographics

A map of Ferrum's Population by Race

Ferrum, Virginia had a population of 1,827 in 2020. It was 77.8% White, 8.5% Black, 2.1% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ferrum, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ferrum is the 287th 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).

Ferrum's White Population

1,422 residents of Ferrum identify as White, or 77.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Ferrum larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ferrum is ranked #290 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ferrum is more White than neighboring Henry Fork (63.7% White), Rocky Mount (68.1% White), and Bassett (66.4% White). Ferrum is less White than neighboring Oak Level (86.7% White), and Stanleytown (82.1% White).

Ferrum's Black Population

155 residents of Ferrum identify as Black, or 8.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ferrum slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ferrum is ranked #313 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ferrum is more Black than neighboring Oak Level (7.5% Black), and Stanleytown (6.5% Black). Ferrum is less Black than neighboring Henry Fork (15.4% Black), Rocky Mount (20.7% Black), and Bassett (18.6% Black).

Ferrum's Asian Population

39 residents of Ferrum identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ferrum roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ferrum is ranked #206 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ferrum is more Asian than neighboring Henry Fork (0.2% Asian), Rocky Mount (1.4% Asian), Oak Level (0.9% Asian), Bassett (0.3% Asian), and Stanleytown (1% Asian).

Ferrum's Hispanic Population

126 residents of Ferrum identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ferrum roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ferrum is ranked #246 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ferrum is more Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Mount (4.5% Hispanic), Oak Level (2.2% Hispanic), and Stanleytown (5.6% Hispanic). Ferrum is less Hispanic than neighboring Henry Fork (14.5% Hispanic), and Bassett (10.2% Hispanic).

Ferrum's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Ferrum identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ferrum roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ferrum is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ferrum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henry Fork (0.8% Native American/Other), Rocky Mount (0.6% Native American/Other), Oak Level (0.1% Native American/Other), Bassett (0.4% Native American/Other), and Stanleytown (0% Native American/Other).

Ferrum's Multiracial Population

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

Ferrum is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Level (2.6% Multiracial). Ferrum is less Multiracial than neighboring Henry Fork (5.4% Multiracial), Rocky Mount (4.7% Multiracial), Bassett (4.1% Multiracial), and Stanleytown (4.8% Multiracial).

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