Merrifield, VA Demographics
A map of Merrifield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,349 | 40.8% |
Asian | 6,386 | 31.2% |
Hispanic | 3,093 | 15.1% |
Black | 1,334 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 1,181 | 5.8% |
Native American/Other | 145 | 0.7% |
Merrifield, Virginia had a population of 20,488 in 2020. It was 40.8% White, 6.5% Black, 31.2% Asian, 15.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Merrifield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Merrifield is the 63rd 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).
Merrifield's White Population
8,349 residents of Merrifield identify as White, or 40.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Merrifield less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Merrifield is ranked #568 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Merrifield is less White than neighboring Dunn Loring (57.9% White), Woodburn (47.3% White), Mantua (59.1% White), Vienna (63.4% White), and Idylwood (44.2% White).
Merrifield's Black Population
1,334 residents of Merrifield identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Merrifield slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Merrifield is ranked #367 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Merrifield is more Black than neighboring Dunn Loring (4.2% Black), Woodburn (6.1% Black), Mantua (3.7% Black), Vienna (2.4% Black), and Idylwood (5.3% Black).
Merrifield's Asian Population
6,386 residents of Merrifield identify as Asian, or 31.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Merrifield considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Merrifield is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Merrifield is more Asian than neighboring Dunn Loring (23.8% Asian), Woodburn (21.7% Asian), Mantua (21% Asian), Vienna (16.2% Asian), and Idylwood (24.2% Asian).
Merrifield's Hispanic Population
3,093 residents of Merrifield identify as Hispanic, or 15.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Merrifield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Merrifield is ranked #96 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Merrifield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dunn Loring (7.4% Hispanic), Mantua (9.4% Hispanic), and Vienna (11.5% Hispanic). Merrifield is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodburn (17.7% Hispanic), and Idylwood (20.4% Hispanic).
Merrifield's Native American/Other Population
145 residents of Merrifield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Merrifield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Merrifield is ranked #300 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Merrifield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunn Loring (0.8% Native American/Other), Woodburn (1% Native American/Other), Vienna (0.8% Native American/Other), and Idylwood (0.9% Native American/Other).
Merrifield's Multiracial Population
1,181 residents of Merrifield identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Merrifield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Merrifield is ranked #107 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Merrifield is more Multiracial than neighboring Vienna (5.5% Multiracial), and Idylwood (5% Multiracial). Merrifield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunn Loring (5.9% Multiracial), Woodburn (6.1% Multiracial), and Mantua (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.