Melfa, VA Demographics

A map of Melfa's Population by Race

Melfa, Virginia had a population of 396 in 2020. It was 71.2% White, 21.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Melfa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Melfa is the 495th 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).

Melfa's White Population

282 residents of Melfa identify as White, or 71.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Melfa larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Melfa is ranked #352 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Melfa is more White than neighboring Savageville (20.6% White), Onley (63% White), and Locust Mount (1.9% White). Melfa is less White than neighboring Keller (73.6% White), and Bobtown (77.5% White).

Melfa's Black Population

84 residents of Melfa identify as Black, or 21.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Melfa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Melfa is ranked #166 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Melfa is more Black than neighboring Keller (13.2% Black), Onley (12.4% Black), and Bobtown (12% Black). Melfa is less Black than neighboring Savageville (74.3% Black), and Locust Mount (80.8% Black).

Melfa's Asian Population

0 residents of Melfa identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Melfa slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Melfa is ranked #537 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Melfa is less Asian than neighboring Savageville (0.6% Asian), Onley (4.7% Asian), and Bobtown (0.4% Asian).

Melfa's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Melfa identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Melfa slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Melfa is ranked #311 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Melfa is more Hispanic than neighboring Savageville (2.3% Hispanic). Melfa is less Hispanic than neighboring Keller (10.4% Hispanic), Onley (14.5% Hispanic), Locust Mount (13.5% Hispanic), and Bobtown (7.9% Hispanic).

Melfa's Native American/Other Population

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

Melfa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keller (0% Native American/Other), and Bobtown (0.4% Native American/Other). Melfa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Savageville (1.1% Native American/Other), Onley (0.9% Native American/Other), and Locust Mount (1.9% Native American/Other).

Melfa's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Melfa identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Melfa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Melfa is ranked #628 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Melfa is more Multiracial than neighboring Savageville (1.1% Multiracial). Melfa is less Multiracial than neighboring Keller (2.8% Multiracial), Onley (4.5% Multiracial), Locust Mount (1.9% Multiracial), and Bobtown (1.9% Multiracial).

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