McLean, VA Demographics

A map of McLean's Population by Race

McLean, Virginia had a population of 50,773 in 2020. It was 64.7% White, 2.0% Black, 21.0% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of McLean, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, McLean is the 17th 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).

McLean's White Population

32,845 residents of McLean identify as White, or 64.7%. This makes the White share of the population of McLean slightly larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, McLean is ranked #408 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

McLean is more White than neighboring Pimmit Hills (47.9% White), Tysons (47.2% White), and Idylwood (44.2% White). McLean is less White than neighboring Cabin John (72.1% White), and Glen Echo (84.6% White).

McLean's Black Population

996 residents of McLean identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of McLean less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, McLean is ranked #519 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

McLean is more Black than neighboring Glen Echo (0.7% Black). McLean is less Black than neighboring Pimmit Hills (3.3% Black), Tysons (6.2% Black), Cabin John (3.3% Black), and Idylwood (5.3% Black).

McLean's Asian Population

10,658 residents of McLean identify as Asian, or 21.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of McLean larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, McLean is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

McLean is more Asian than neighboring Cabin John (11.2% Asian), and Glen Echo (3.9% Asian). McLean is less Asian than neighboring Pimmit Hills (24.2% Asian), Tysons (32.3% Asian), and Idylwood (24.2% Asian).

McLean's Hispanic Population

3,018 residents of McLean identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of McLean roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, McLean is ranked #288 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

McLean is less Hispanic than neighboring Pimmit Hills (18.2% Hispanic), Tysons (8.6% Hispanic), Cabin John (7.2% Hispanic), Idylwood (20.4% Hispanic), and Glen Echo (6.5% Hispanic).

McLean's Native American/Other Population

400 residents of McLean 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 McLean roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, McLean is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

McLean is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tysons (0.7% Native American/Other), and Glen Echo (0% Native American/Other). McLean is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cabin John (1.2% Native American/Other), and Idylwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

McLean's Multiracial Population

2,856 residents of McLean identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of McLean roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, McLean is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

McLean is more Multiracial than neighboring Tysons (4.9% Multiracial), Cabin John (4.9% Multiracial), Idylwood (5% Multiracial), and Glen Echo (4.3% Multiracial).

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