Herndon, VA Demographics
A map of Herndon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 9,247 | 37.5% |
White | 8,025 | 32.5% |
Asian | 4,320 | 17.5% |
Black | 2,019 | 8.2% |
Multiracial | 838 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 206 | 0.8% |
Herndon, Virginia had a population of 24,655 in 2020. It was 32.5% White, 8.2% Black, 17.5% Asian, 37.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Herndon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Herndon is the 46th 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).
Herndon's White Population
8,025 residents of Herndon identify as White, or 32.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Herndon considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Herndon is ranked #610 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Herndon is more White than neighboring Hutchison (17.7% White), McNair (24.5% White), Oak Grove (23.6% White), and Sterling (29.7% White). Herndon is less White than neighboring Dranesville (65.8% White).
Herndon's Black Population
2,019 residents of Herndon identify as Black, or 8.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Herndon slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Herndon is ranked #321 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Herndon is more Black than neighboring Dranesville (4.1% Black), and Sterling (6.9% Black). Herndon is less Black than neighboring Hutchison (12.3% Black), McNair (16.8% Black), and Oak Grove (11.7% Black).
Herndon's Asian Population
4,320 residents of Herndon identify as Asian, or 17.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Herndon slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Herndon is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Herndon is more Asian than neighboring Dranesville (14.9% Asian), and Sterling (14.5% Asian). Herndon is less Asian than neighboring Hutchison (23% Asian), McNair (44% Asian), and Oak Grove (38.8% Asian).
Herndon's Hispanic Population
9,247 residents of Herndon identify as Hispanic, or 37.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Herndon considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Herndon is ranked #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Herndon is more Hispanic than neighboring Dranesville (8.9% Hispanic), McNair (10.4% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (20.1% Hispanic). Herndon is less Hispanic than neighboring Hutchison (43.3% Hispanic), and Sterling (44.5% Hispanic).
Herndon's Native American/Other Population
206 residents of Herndon 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 Herndon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Herndon is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Herndon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hutchison (0.7% Native American/Other), and McNair (0.7% Native American/Other). Herndon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dranesville (0.9% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (1.3% Native American/Other), and Sterling (0.9% Native American/Other).
Herndon's Multiracial Population
838 residents of Herndon identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Herndon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Herndon is ranked #427 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Herndon is more Multiracial than neighboring Hutchison (3% Multiracial). Herndon is less Multiracial than neighboring Dranesville (5.4% Multiracial), McNair (3.6% Multiracial), Oak Grove (4.4% Multiracial), and Sterling (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.