Vinton, VA Demographics

A map of Vinton's Population by Race

Vinton, Virginia had a population of 8,059 in 2020. It was 82.6% White, 7.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Vinton is the 153rd 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).

Vinton's White Population

6,654 residents of Vinton identify as White, or 82.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Vinton considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Vinton is ranked #236 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vinton is more White than neighboring Roanoke (55.9% White), and Hollins (74% White). Vinton is less White than neighboring Cloverdale (83.5% White), Laymantown (92.1% White), and Stewartsville (94.4% White).

Vinton's Black Population

566 residents of Vinton identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vinton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Vinton is ranked #349 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vinton is more Black than neighboring Cloverdale (2.7% Black), Laymantown (2% Black), and Stewartsville (1.7% Black). Vinton is less Black than neighboring Roanoke (27.1% Black), and Hollins (11.1% Black).

Vinton's Asian Population

91 residents of Vinton identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vinton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Vinton is ranked #290 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vinton is more Asian than neighboring Stewartsville (0.2% Asian). Vinton is less Asian than neighboring Roanoke (2.5% Asian), Cloverdale (1.7% Asian), and Hollins (4.4% Asian).

Vinton's Hispanic Population

288 residents of Vinton identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vinton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Vinton is ranked #398 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Laymantown (1.3% Hispanic), and Stewartsville (1.1% Hispanic). Vinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Roanoke (8.5% Hispanic), Cloverdale (7.9% Hispanic), and Hollins (5.8% Hispanic).

Vinton's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Vinton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vinton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Vinton is ranked #458 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laymantown (0.2% Native American/Other), and Stewartsville (0% Native American/Other). Vinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roanoke (0.8% Native American/Other), Cloverdale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hollins (0.5% Native American/Other).

Vinton's Multiracial Population

426 residents of Vinton identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vinton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Vinton is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Cloverdale (3.5% Multiracial), Hollins (4.2% Multiracial), Laymantown (3.3% Multiracial), and Stewartsville (2.6% Multiracial).

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