Allison Gap, VA Demographics

A map of Allison Gap's Population by Race

Allison Gap, Virginia has an estimated population of 526, a large decrease from the 610 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Allison Gap, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Allison Gap has become considerably 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 Allison Gap, that probability was 7.6% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Allison Gap is ranked the 472nd 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). Allison Gap was ranked the 440th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Allison Gap's White Population

526 residents of Allison Gap, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allison Gap is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Allison Gap ranks 26th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allison Gap's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Allison Gap's population has increased from 96.1% to 100.0%.

Allison Gap is more White than neighboring Saltville (98.5% White), Glade Spring (96.8% White), Emory (79.8% White), Chilhowie (83.9% White), and Meadowview (99.2% White).

Allison Gap's Black Population

0 residents of Allison Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allison Gap is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Allison Gap ranks 631st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allison Gap's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Allison Gap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Allison Gap is less Black than neighboring Glade Spring (1.3% Black), Emory (14.6% Black), Chilhowie (4.4% Black), and Meadowview (0.5% Black).

Allison Gap's Asian Population

0 residents of Allison Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allison Gap is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Allison Gap ranks 524th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allison Gap's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Allison Gap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Allison Gap is less Asian than neighboring Glade Spring (0.1% Asian), Emory (1.6% Asian), and Chilhowie (0.9% Asian).

Allison Gap's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Allison Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allison Gap is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Allison Gap ranks 568th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allison Gap's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Allison Gap's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Allison Gap is less Hispanic than neighboring Saltville (0.2% Hispanic), Glade Spring (0.7% Hispanic), Emory (2.1% Hispanic), Chilhowie (6.3% Hispanic), and Meadowview (0.3% Hispanic).

Allison Gap's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Allison Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Allison Gap is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Allison Gap ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allison Gap's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Allison Gap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Allison Gap is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saltville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Emory (1.1% Native American/Other).

Allison Gap's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Allison Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allison Gap is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Allison Gap ranks 571st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allison Gap's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Allison Gap's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Allison Gap is less Multiracial than neighboring Saltville (1.1% Multiracial), Glade Spring (1.2% Multiracial), Emory (0.8% Multiracial), and Chilhowie (4.4% 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.