Suffolk, VA Demographics

A map of Suffolk's Population by Race

Suffolk, Virginia had a population of 94,324 in 2020. It was 46.5% White, 41.6% Black, 1.8% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Suffolk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Suffolk is the 11th 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).

Suffolk's White Population

43,837 residents of Suffolk identify as White, or 46.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Suffolk less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Suffolk is ranked #543 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Suffolk is more White than neighboring Benns Church (43.4% White). Suffolk is less White than neighboring Windsor (69% White), Carrsville (77.7% White), Sunbury (72.1% White), and Carrollton (64.8% White).

Suffolk's Black Population

39,194 residents of Suffolk identify as Black, or 41.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Suffolk considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Suffolk is ranked #56 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Suffolk is more Black than neighboring Windsor (21% Black), Carrsville (14.7% Black), Benns Church (38.8% Black), Sunbury (18.1% Black), and Carrollton (21.9% Black).

Suffolk's Asian Population

1,672 residents of Suffolk identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Suffolk slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Suffolk is ranked #220 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Suffolk is more Asian than neighboring Windsor (1.2% Asian), Carrsville (0.3% Asian), Benns Church (1.6% Asian), and Sunbury (0% Asian).

Suffolk's Hispanic Population

4,252 residents of Suffolk identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Suffolk slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Suffolk is ranked #344 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Suffolk is more Hispanic than neighboring Windsor (3.7% Hispanic), and Carrsville (3.5% Hispanic). Suffolk is less Hispanic than neighboring Benns Church (7.2% Hispanic), Sunbury (5.1% Hispanic), and Carrollton (5.1% Hispanic).

Suffolk's Native American/Other Population

866 residents of Suffolk 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 Suffolk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Suffolk is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Suffolk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carrsville (0.3% Native American/Other). Suffolk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor (1.3% Native American/Other), Benns Church (1.5% Native American/Other), Sunbury (1.1% Native American/Other), and Carrollton (1% Native American/Other).

Suffolk's Multiracial Population

4,503 residents of Suffolk identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Suffolk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Suffolk is ranked #238 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Suffolk is more Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (3.8% Multiracial), Carrsville (3.5% Multiracial), and Sunbury (3.6% Multiracial). Suffolk is less Multiracial than neighboring Benns Church (7.5% Multiracial), and Carrollton (5.4% Multiracial).

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