Virginia Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)
Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Virginia
Virginia Diversity Indicators (2024)
Total Population
8,705,170
Diversity Score
60.7
Diversity Tier
High
Largest Group
White (Non-Hispanic)
58.4%%
Virginia Racial & Ethnic Breakdown
Virginia Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)
Since 2010, the diversity index of Virginia has increased significantly.
Virginia Population by Race & Ethnicity
| Race / Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,079,778 | 58.4% |
| Black / African American | 1,589,523 | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 959,089 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 599,863 | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 407,269 | 4.7% |
| Other Race | 54,752 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 9,936 | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 4,960 | 0.1% |
Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Virginia
The largest racial or ethnic group in Virginia is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 58.4% of the total population.
Since 2010, the diversity index for Virginia has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 60.7/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.