Virginia Demographics

A map of Virginia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,079,778	5,058,363	58.4%	58.6%
Black	1,589,523	1,578,090	18.3%	18.3%
Hispanic	959,089	908,749	11.0%	10.5%
Asian	599,863	610,612	6.9%	7.1%
Multiracial	407,269	404,910	4.7%	4.7%
Native American/Other	69,648	70,669	0.8%	0.8%

Virginia has an estimated population of 8,705,170, a less than 1% change from the 8,631,393 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.4% White, 18.3% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Virginia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Virginia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Virginia, that probability was 60.5% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Virginia is ranked the 12th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Virginia was ranked the 12th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Virginia's White Population

5,079,778 residents of Virginia, or 58.4% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Virginia is 34th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 58.4%.

Virginia is more White than neighboring District of Columbia (36.5% White), and Maryland (46.6% White). Virginia is less White than neighboring North Carolina (60% White), West Virginia (89.7% White). and Pennsylvania (73% White).

Virginia's Black Population

1,589,523 residents of Virginia, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Virginia is 10th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.3%.

Virginia is more Black than neighboring West Virginia (3.1% Black), and Pennsylvania (10.3% Black). Virginia is less Black than neighboring North Carolina (20% Black), District of Columbia (41.6% Black). and Maryland (28.9% Black).

Virginia's Asian Population

599,863 residents of Virginia, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Virginia is 8th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Virginia is more Asian than neighboring North Carolina (3.3% Asian), District of Columbia (4.3% Asian), West Virginia (0.8% Asian), Maryland (6.5% Asian), and Pennsylvania (3.8% Asian).

Virginia's Hispanic Population

959,089 residents of Virginia, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Virginia is 25th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Virginia's population has increased from 10.5% to 11.0%.

Virginia is more Hispanic than neighboring West Virginia (2.1% Hispanic), and Pennsylvania (8.7% Hispanic). Virginia is less Hispanic than neighboring North Carolina (11.3% Hispanic), District of Columbia (11.9% Hispanic). and Maryland (12.5% Hispanic).

Virginia's Native American/Other Population

69,648 residents of Virginia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Virginia is 33rd in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Virginia is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Virginia (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Virginia is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Carolina (1.4% Native American/Other),

Virginia's Multiracial Population

407,269 residents of Virginia, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Virginia is 12th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Virginia is more Multiracial than neighboring North Carolina (4.1% Multiracial), West Virginia (3.9% Multiracial), Maryland (4.6% Multiracial), and Pennsylvania (3.6% Multiracial). Virginia is less Multiracial than neighboring District of Columbia (4.9% Multiracial),

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.