Fauquier County, VA population by race
The table below shows Fauquier County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,832 | 83.00% |
| Black or African American | 4,844 | 6.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 171 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 1,318 | 1.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 1,127 | 1.54% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,977 | 6.79% |
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Fauquier County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Fauquier County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fauquier County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fauquier County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 83% are white, 6.61% are Black or African American, 0.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.80% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.54% are some other race and 6.79% are multiracial.
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Fauquier County, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Fauquier County is White with a population of 60,832 (83% of the total population).
Fauquier County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fauquier County is White with a population of 60,832 (83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,977 (6.79% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fauquier County, VA
By ethnicity, 7,224 (9.86% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 66,066 (90.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fauquier County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 56,848 (86.05% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fauquier County, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fauquier County's Non-Hispanic population.
Fauquier County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 56,848 | 86.05% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,815 | 7.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 98 | 0.15% |
| Asian alone | 1,294 | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 21 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 286 | 0.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,704 | 4.09% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fauquier County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,669 (50.79% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Fauquier County, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fauquier County's Hispanic population.
Fauquier County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,551 | 35.31% |
| Puerto Rican | 696 | 9.63% |
| Cuban | 308 | 4.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,669 | 50.79% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fauquier County, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.86% of Fauquier County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fauquier County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,669 (50.79% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fauquier County, VA have?
Fauquier County, VA has 4,844 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fauquier County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fauquier County, VA?
With 90.14% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fauquier County.
That being said, with a 6.61% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fauquier County.
What is the majority race in Fauquier County, VA?
With a population of 60,832 (83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fauquier County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fauquier County, with 6.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
