Leesylvania, VA Demographics

A map of Leesylvania's Population by Race

Leesylvania, Virginia had a population of 21,193 in 2020. It was 22.7% White, 39.8% Black, 13.6% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Leesylvania, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Leesylvania is the 59th 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).

Leesylvania's White Population

4,817 residents of Leesylvania identify as White, or 22.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Leesylvania considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Leesylvania is ranked #643 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Leesylvania is more White than neighboring Cherry Hill (17.9% White), Woodbridge (20% White), and Dumfries (18.6% White). Leesylvania is less White than neighboring Potomac Mills (28.5% White), and Montclair (49.5% White).

Leesylvania's Black Population

8,428 residents of Leesylvania identify as Black, or 39.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leesylvania considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Leesylvania is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Leesylvania is more Black than neighboring Woodbridge (21.3% Black), Potomac Mills (18.9% Black), Montclair (21% Black), and Dumfries (25.9% Black). Leesylvania is less Black than neighboring Cherry Hill (47.8% Black).

Leesylvania's Asian Population

2,889 residents of Leesylvania identify as Asian, or 13.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leesylvania slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Leesylvania is ranked #81 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Leesylvania is more Asian than neighboring Cherry Hill (9.6% Asian), Woodbridge (8.4% Asian), Potomac Mills (12.3% Asian), Montclair (8.2% Asian), and Dumfries (5.2% Asian).

Leesylvania's Hispanic Population

3,483 residents of Leesylvania identify as Hispanic, or 16.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leesylvania slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Leesylvania is ranked #83 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Leesylvania is more Hispanic than neighboring Montclair (13.8% Hispanic). Leesylvania is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Hill (18.3% Hispanic), Woodbridge (45.5% Hispanic), Potomac Mills (33.9% Hispanic), and Dumfries (44.9% Hispanic).

Leesylvania's Native American/Other Population

214 residents of Leesylvania 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 Leesylvania roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Leesylvania is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Leesylvania is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodbridge (0.9% Native American/Other), and Potomac Mills (0.8% Native American/Other). Leesylvania is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dumfries (1.5% Native American/Other).

Leesylvania's Multiracial Population

1,362 residents of Leesylvania identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leesylvania roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Leesylvania is ranked #61 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Leesylvania is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Hill (5.4% Multiracial), Woodbridge (4% Multiracial), Potomac Mills (5.7% Multiracial), and Dumfries (3.9% Multiracial). Leesylvania is less Multiracial than neighboring Montclair (6.5% Multiracial).

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