Ashburn, VA Demographics

A map of Ashburn's Population by Race

Ashburn, Virginia has an estimated population of 46,026, a less than 1% change from the 46,349 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.9% White, 22.6% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 8.5% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ashburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ashburn has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Ashburn, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ashburn is ranked the 21st 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). Ashburn was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ashburn's White Population

24,817 residents of Ashburn, or 53.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ashburn is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Ashburn ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashburn's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Ashburn's population has decreased from 56.3% to 53.9%.

Ashburn is more White than neighboring One Loudoun (52.4% White), Moorefield (28.4% White), University Center (50.8% White), and Belmont (53% White). Ashburn is less White than neighboring Kincora (60.8% White).

Ashburn's Black Population

3,899 residents of Ashburn, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ashburn is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Ashburn ranks 335th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashburn's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Ashburn's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.5%.

Ashburn is more Black than neighboring Kincora (5.8% Black), Moorefield (7.5% Black), University Center (3.6% Black), and Belmont (4.7% Black). Ashburn is less Black than neighboring One Loudoun (14.1% Black).

Ashburn's Asian Population

10,407 residents of Ashburn, or 22.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ashburn is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Ashburn ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashburn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Ashburn's population has increased from 18.9% to 22.6%.

Ashburn is more Asian than neighboring One Loudoun (9.7% Asian), Kincora (18.1% Asian), and University Center (21.1% Asian). Ashburn is less Asian than neighboring Moorefield (42.6% Asian), and Belmont (25.3% Asian).

Ashburn's Hispanic Population

4,512 residents of Ashburn, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ashburn is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Ashburn ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ashburn's population has decreased from 11.4% to 9.8%.

Ashburn is more Hispanic than neighboring One Loudoun (8.5% Hispanic), Kincora (9.2% Hispanic), and Belmont (9.5% Hispanic). Ashburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Moorefield (14.1% Hispanic), and University Center (20.1% Hispanic).

Ashburn's Native American/Other Population

288 residents of Ashburn, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ashburn is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ashburn ranks 304th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ashburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Ashburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring One Loudoun (2.2% Native American/Other), Kincora (3.5% Native American/Other), Moorefield (0.7% Native American/Other), University Center (0.7% Native American/Other), and Belmont (1.9% Native American/Other).

Ashburn's Multiracial Population

2,103 residents of Ashburn, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ashburn is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ashburn ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ashburn's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.6%.

Ashburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Kincora (2.7% Multiracial), and University Center (3.6% Multiracial). Ashburn is less Multiracial than neighboring One Loudoun (13.1% Multiracial), Moorefield (6.6% Multiracial), and Belmont (5.5% 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.