Abingdon, VA Demographics

A map of Abingdon's Population by Race

Abingdon, Virginia has an estimated population of 8,330, a less than 1% change from the 8,376 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.7% White, 4.0% Black, 1.9% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Abingdon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Abingdon has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Abingdon, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 17.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Abingdon is ranked the 148th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. 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). Abingdon was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Abingdon's White Population

7,552 residents of Abingdon, or 90.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Abingdon is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Abingdon ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Abingdon's population has increased from 89.0% to 90.7%.

Abingdon is more White than neighboring Emory (79.8% White), and Bristol (84.5% White). Abingdon is less White than neighboring Meadowview (99.2% White), Damascus (93.4% White), and Glade Spring (96.8% White).

Abingdon's Black Population

337 residents of Abingdon, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Abingdon is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Abingdon ranks 478th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Black residents' share of Abingdon's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.0%.

Abingdon is more Black than neighboring Meadowview (0.5% Black), Damascus (0% Black), and Glade Spring (1.3% Black). Abingdon is less Black than neighboring Emory (14.6% Black), and Bristol (5.8% Black).

Abingdon's Asian Population

160 residents of Abingdon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Abingdon is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Abingdon ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Asian residents' share of Abingdon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Abingdon is more Asian than neighboring Meadowview (0% Asian), Emory (1.6% Asian), Damascus (0% Asian), Bristol (0.5% Asian), and Glade Spring (0.1% Asian).

Abingdon's Hispanic Population

149 residents of Abingdon, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Abingdon is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Abingdon ranks 518th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Abingdon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Abingdon is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowview (0.3% Hispanic), and Glade Spring (0.7% Hispanic). Abingdon is less Hispanic than neighboring Emory (2.1% Hispanic), Damascus (3.6% Hispanic), and Bristol (2.8% Hispanic).

Abingdon's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Abingdon, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Abingdon is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Abingdon ranks 450th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Abingdon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Abingdon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowview (0% Native American/Other), Damascus (0% Native American/Other), and Glade Spring (0% Native American/Other). Abingdon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emory (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bristol (1.9% Native American/Other).

Abingdon's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Abingdon, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Abingdon is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Abingdon ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Abingdon's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.3%.

Abingdon is more Multiracial than neighboring Meadowview (0% Multiracial), Emory (0.8% Multiracial), and Glade Spring (1.2% Multiracial). Abingdon is less Multiracial than neighboring Damascus (3% Multiracial), and Bristol (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.