West Springfield, VA Demographics
A map of West Springfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 11,864 | 50.8% |
Asian | 4,002 | 17.1% |
Hispanic | 3,635 | 15.6% |
Black | 2,218 | 9.5% |
Multiracial | 1,419 | 6.1% |
Native American/Other | 231 | 1.0% |
West Springfield, Virginia had a population of 23,369 in 2020. It was 50.8% White, 9.5% Black, 17.1% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Springfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Springfield is the 52nd 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).
West Springfield's White Population
11,864 residents of West Springfield identify as White, or 50.8%. This makes the White share of the population of West Springfield slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Springfield is ranked #519 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield is more White than neighboring Ravensworth (47.1% White), North Springfield (35.2% White), and Newington Forest (48.5% White). West Springfield is less White than neighboring Kings Park (53.2% White), and Burke (54% White).
West Springfield's Black Population
2,218 residents of West Springfield identify as Black, or 9.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Springfield slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Springfield is ranked #301 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield is more Black than neighboring Ravensworth (2.5% Black), Kings Park (4.9% Black), North Springfield (4.5% Black), and Burke (7% Black). West Springfield is less Black than neighboring Newington Forest (11.3% Black).
West Springfield's Asian Population
4,002 residents of West Springfield identify as Asian, or 17.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Springfield slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Springfield is ranked #64 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Ravensworth (26% Asian), Kings Park (17.4% Asian), North Springfield (25.5% Asian), Burke (18.3% Asian), and Newington Forest (17.6% Asian).
West Springfield's Hispanic Population
3,635 residents of West Springfield identify as Hispanic, or 15.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Springfield slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Springfield is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Burke (14.2% Hispanic), and Newington Forest (15.2% Hispanic). West Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Ravensworth (18.3% Hispanic), Kings Park (17.5% Hispanic), and North Springfield (30% Hispanic).
West Springfield's Native American/Other Population
231 residents of West Springfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Springfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Springfield is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Springfield (0.9% Native American/Other), Burke (0.7% Native American/Other), and Newington Forest (0.9% Native American/Other). West Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Park (1.1% Native American/Other).
West Springfield's Multiracial Population
1,419 residents of West Springfield identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Springfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, West Springfield is ranked #81 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Ravensworth (5% Multiracial), Kings Park (5.8% Multiracial), North Springfield (3.8% Multiracial), and Burke (5.7% Multiracial). West Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Newington Forest (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.