Great Falls, VA Demographics
A map of Great Falls's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,659 | 66.8% |
Asian | 3,160 | 19.8% |
Multiracial | 864 | 5.4% |
Hispanic | 847 | 5.3% |
Black | 300 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 123 | 0.8% |
Great Falls, Virginia had a population of 15,953 in 2020. It was 66.8% White, 1.9% Black, 19.8% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Great Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Great Falls is the 88th 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).
Great Falls's White Population
10,659 residents of Great Falls identify as White, or 66.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Great Falls slightly larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Great Falls is ranked #389 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Great Falls is more White than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (57% White), Lowes Island (63.8% White), Dranesville (65.8% White), and Travilah (46.5% White). Great Falls is less White than neighboring Wolf Trap (67.3% White).
Great Falls's Black Population
300 residents of Great Falls identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Great Falls less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Great Falls is ranked #525 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Great Falls is more Black than neighboring Wolf Trap (1.7% Black). Great Falls is less Black than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (4% Black), Lowes Island (4.4% Black), Dranesville (4.1% Black), and Travilah (5.6% Black).
Great Falls's Asian Population
3,160 residents of Great Falls identify as Asian, or 19.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Great Falls larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Great Falls is ranked #46 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Great Falls is more Asian than neighboring Lowes Island (16.5% Asian), Dranesville (14.9% Asian), and Wolf Trap (19% Asian). Great Falls is less Asian than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (23.1% Asian), and Travilah (38.4% Asian).
Great Falls's Hispanic Population
847 residents of Great Falls identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Great Falls slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Great Falls is ranked #311 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Great Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Travilah (4.7% Hispanic). Great Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (6.8% Hispanic), Lowes Island (8.2% Hispanic), Dranesville (8.9% Hispanic), and Wolf Trap (5.6% Hispanic).
Great Falls's Native American/Other Population
123 residents of Great Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Great Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Great Falls is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Great Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lowes Island (0.7% Native American/Other), Travilah (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wolf Trap (0.7% Native American/Other). Great Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (1.1% Native American/Other), and Dranesville (0.9% Native American/Other).
Great Falls's Multiracial Population
864 residents of Great Falls identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Great Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Great Falls is ranked #150 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Great Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Travilah (4.2% Multiracial). Great Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (8% Multiracial), Lowes Island (6.4% Multiracial), and Wolf Trap (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.