Baywood, VA Demographics

A map of Baywood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	624	375	91.6%	90.6%
Hispanic	52	9	7.6%	2.2%
Multiracial	5	6	0.7%	1.4%
Black	0	20	0.0%	4.8%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Baywood, Virginia has an estimated population of 681, a dramatic increase from the 414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baywood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baywood 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 Baywood, that probability was 17.6% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baywood is ranked the 433rd 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). Baywood was ranked the 490th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baywood's White Population

624 residents of Baywood, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baywood is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Baywood ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's White population has grown by an estimated 66.4%. White residents' share of Baywood's population has increased from 90.6% to 91.6%.

Baywood is more White than neighboring Fries (83.3% White), Galax (76.8% White), and Independence (87.5% White). Baywood is less White than neighboring Hilltown (100% White), and Stevens Creek (100% White).

Baywood's Black Population

0 residents of Baywood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baywood is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Baywood ranks 421st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Baywood's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Baywood is less Black than neighboring Fries (6.1% Black), Galax (4.9% Black), and Independence (5.4% Black).

Baywood's Asian Population

0 residents of Baywood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baywood is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Baywood ranks 431st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Baywood's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Baywood is less Asian than neighboring Galax (0.3% Asian).

Baywood's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Baywood, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baywood is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Baywood ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 477.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Baywood's population has increased from 2.2% to 7.6%.

Baywood is more Hispanic than neighboring Hilltown (0% Hispanic), Stevens Creek (0% Hispanic), and Independence (4.4% Hispanic). Baywood is less Hispanic than neighboring Fries (9.4% Hispanic), and Galax (14.1% Hispanic).

Baywood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Baywood, 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 Baywood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Baywood ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baywood's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Baywood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Galax (0.6% Native American/Other).

Baywood's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Baywood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baywood is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Baywood ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baywood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Baywood's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.

Baywood is more Multiracial than neighboring Hilltown (0% Multiracial), and Stevens Creek (0% Multiracial). Baywood is less Multiracial than neighboring Fries (1.2% Multiracial), Galax (3.3% Multiracial), and Independence (2.7% 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.