Virginia population by race
The table below shows Virginia's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,473,610 | 63.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,630,355 | 18.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23,728 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 591,088 | 6.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6,185 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 303,247 | 3.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 596,298 | 6.91% |
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Virginia 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; Virginia has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Virginia's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Virginia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.47% are white, 18.90% are Black or African American, 0.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.85% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.52% are some other race and 6.91% are multiracial.
Virginia '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 state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Virginia is White with a population of 5.47 million (63.47% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 596,298 (6.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Virginia
By ethnicity, 865,015 (10.03% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7.76 million (89.97% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Virginia, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5.17 million (66.66% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Virginia Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Virginia's Non-Hispanic population.
Virginia 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 | 5,172,397 | 66.66% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,601,668 | 20.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 11,625 | 0.15% |
| Asian alone | 586,554 | 7.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 5,397 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 40,648 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 341,207 | 4.40% |
Among the Hispanic population in Virginia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 538,571 (62.26% of the total Hispanic population).
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Virginia Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Virginia's Hispanic population.
Virginia Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 192,620 | 22.27% |
| Puerto Rican | 110,906 | 12.82% |
| Cuban | 22,918 | 2.65% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 538,571 | 62.26% |
Things to know
What percentage of Virginia is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.03% of Virginia population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Virginia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 538,571 (62.26% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Virginia have?
Virginia has 1.63 million Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 18.90% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Virginia is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Virginia?
With 89.97% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Virginia.
That being said, with a 18.90% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Virginia.
What is the majority race in Virginia?
With a population of 5.47 million (63.47% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Virginia.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Virginia, with 18.90% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
