Virginia Demographics
A map of Virginia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,058,363 | 58.6% |
Black | 1,578,090 | 18.3% |
Hispanic | 908,749 | 10.5% |
Asian | 610,612 | 7.1% |
Multiracial | 404,910 | 4.7% |
Native American/Other | 70,669 | 0.8% |
Virginia had a population of 8,631,393 in 2020. It was 58.6% White, 18.3% Black, 7.1% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Virginia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States.
Virginia's White Population
5,058,363 residents of Virginia identify as White, or 58.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Virginia is #34 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Virginia is more White than neighboring District of Columbia (38% White), and Maryland (47.2% White). Virginia is less White than neighboring North Carolina (60.5% White), West Virginia (89.1% White), and Pennsylvania (73.5% White).
Virginia's Black Population
1,578,090 residents of Virginia identify as Black, or 18.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Virginia is #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Virginia is more Black than neighboring West Virginia (3.6% Black), and Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Virginia is less Black than neighboring North Carolina (20.2% Black), District of Columbia (40.9% Black), and Maryland (29.1% Black).
Virginia's Asian Population
610,612 residents of Virginia identify as Asian, or 7.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Virginia is #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Virginia is more Asian than neighboring North Carolina (3.3% Asian), District of Columbia (4.8% Asian), West Virginia (0.8% Asian), Maryland (6.8% Asian), and Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian).
Virginia's Hispanic Population
908,749 residents of Virginia identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Virginia is #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Virginia is more Hispanic than neighboring West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic), and Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Virginia is less Hispanic than neighboring North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic), District of Columbia (11.3% Hispanic), and Maryland (11.8% Hispanic).
Virginia's Native American/Other Population
70,669 residents of Virginia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Virginia is #33 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Virginia is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Virginia is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other).
Virginia's Multiracial Population
404,910 residents of Virginia identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Virginia is #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Virginia is more Multiracial than neighboring North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial), District of Columbia (4.3% Multiracial), West Virginia (4% Multiracial), Maryland (4.4% Multiracial), and Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.