Rushmere, VA Demographics
A map of Rushmere's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 561 | 47.7% |
Black | 532 | 45.3% |
Multiracial | 49 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 16 | 1.4% |
Hispanic | 12 | 1.0% |
Asian | 5 | 0.4% |
Rushmere, Virginia had a population of 1,175 in 2020. It was 47.7% White, 45.3% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rushmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rushmere is the 350th 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).
Rushmere's White Population
561 residents of Rushmere identify as White, or 47.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Rushmere slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rushmere is ranked #534 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rushmere is more White than neighboring Newport News (38.3% White), and Benns Church (43.4% White). Rushmere is less White than neighboring Smithfield (66.7% White), Scotland (74.5% White), and Surry (75.5% White).
Rushmere's Black Population
532 residents of Rushmere identify as Black, or 45.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rushmere considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rushmere is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rushmere is more Black than neighboring Smithfield (24.1% Black), Scotland (19% Black), Newport News (41.3% Black), Surry (18.3% Black), and Benns Church (38.8% Black).
Rushmere's Asian Population
5 residents of Rushmere identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rushmere slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rushmere is ranked #444 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rushmere is more Asian than neighboring Scotland (0% Asian). Rushmere is less Asian than neighboring Smithfield (1.2% Asian), Newport News (3.3% Asian), Surry (0.5% Asian), and Benns Church (1.6% Asian).
Rushmere's Hispanic Population
12 residents of Rushmere identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rushmere slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rushmere is ranked #607 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rushmere is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithfield (3.1% Hispanic), Scotland (2.6% Hispanic), Newport News (10.4% Hispanic), Surry (1.9% Hispanic), and Benns Church (7.2% Hispanic).
Rushmere's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Rushmere identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rushmere roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rushmere is ranked #56 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rushmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smithfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Scotland (1.3% Native American/Other), Newport News (1.1% Native American/Other), and Surry (1% Native American/Other). Rushmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Benns Church (1.5% Native American/Other).
Rushmere's Multiracial Population
49 residents of Rushmere identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rushmere roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Rushmere is ranked #309 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rushmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithfield (4.1% Multiracial), Scotland (2.6% Multiracial), and Surry (2.9% Multiracial). Rushmere is less Multiracial than neighboring Newport News (5.6% Multiracial), and Benns Church (7.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.