Newington, VA Demographics

A map of Newington's Population by Race

Newington, Virginia had a population of 13,223 in 2020. It was 43.1% White, 16.7% Black, 16.9% Asian, 16.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newington is the 102nd 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).

Newington's White Population

5,697 residents of Newington identify as White, or 43.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Newington less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newington is ranked #555 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more White than neighboring Lorton (25.5% White), and Springfield (30.5% White). Newington is less White than neighboring Newington Forest (48.5% White), and West Springfield (50.8% White).

Newington's Black Population

2,206 residents of Newington identify as Black, or 16.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newington is ranked #212 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Black than neighboring Newington Forest (11.3% Black), Springfield (9.8% Black), and West Springfield (9.5% Black). Newington is less Black than neighboring Lorton (32% Black), and Franconia (19.9% Black).

Newington's Asian Population

2,234 residents of Newington identify as Asian, or 16.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newington slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newington is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Asian than neighboring Franconia (16.4% Asian). Newington is less Asian than neighboring Newington Forest (17.6% Asian), Lorton (18.3% Asian), Springfield (26.6% Asian), and West Springfield (17.1% Asian).

Newington's Hispanic Population

2,187 residents of Newington identify as Hispanic, or 16.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newington slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newington is ranked #82 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Hispanic than neighboring Newington Forest (15.2% Hispanic), West Springfield (15.6% Hispanic), and Franconia (13.6% Hispanic). Newington is less Hispanic than neighboring Lorton (18.4% Hispanic), and Springfield (28.9% Hispanic).

Newington's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Newington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newington is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.7% Native American/Other). Newington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lorton (1% Native American/Other), West Springfield (1% Native American/Other), and Franconia (1% Native American/Other).

Newington's Multiracial Population

784 residents of Newington identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newington is ranked #95 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Newington is more Multiracial than neighboring Lorton (4.8% Multiracial), and Springfield (3.6% Multiracial). Newington is less Multiracial than neighboring Newington Forest (6.6% Multiracial), and West Springfield (6.1% Multiracial).

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