Blackstone, VA Demographics

A map of Blackstone's Population by Race

Blackstone, Virginia has an estimated population of 3,341, a less than 1% change from the 3,352 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% Black, 30.6% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blackstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blackstone 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 Blackstone, that probability was 60.0% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blackstone is ranked the 233rd 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). Blackstone was ranked the 230th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blackstone's White Population

1,024 residents of Blackstone, or 30.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blackstone is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Blackstone ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackstone's White population has declined by an estimated 26.2%. White residents' share of Blackstone's population has decreased from 41.4% to 30.6%.

Blackstone is more White than neighboring Nottoway Court House (20.3% White). Blackstone is less White than neighboring Crewe (56.9% White), Kenbridge (53.6% White), Burkeville (54.9% White), and Victoria (67.3% White).

Blackstone's Black Population

1,669 residents of Blackstone, or 50.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blackstone is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Blackstone ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackstone's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Blackstone's population has increased from 47.3% to 50.0%.

Blackstone is more Black than neighboring Crewe (35.9% Black), Kenbridge (29.2% Black), Burkeville (25.6% Black), and Victoria (26% Black). Blackstone is less Black than neighboring Nottoway Court House (79.7% Black).

Blackstone's Asian Population

10 residents of Blackstone, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blackstone is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Blackstone ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackstone's Asian population has declined by an estimated 72.2%. Asian residents' share of Blackstone's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Blackstone is more Asian than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Asian), and Victoria (0% Asian). Blackstone is less Asian than neighboring Crewe (3% Asian), Kenbridge (1.2% Asian), and Burkeville (2.5% Asian).

Blackstone's Hispanic Population

389 residents of Blackstone, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blackstone is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Blackstone ranks 276th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackstone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Blackstone's population has increased from 6.1% to 11.6%.

Blackstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Hispanic), Crewe (1.8% Hispanic), and Victoria (3.7% Hispanic). Blackstone is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenbridge (15.9% Hispanic), and Burkeville (12.5% Hispanic).

Blackstone's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Blackstone, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Blackstone is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Blackstone ranks 305th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackstone's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 96.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blackstone's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

Blackstone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Native American/Other), Crewe (0% Native American/Other), Kenbridge (0.1% Native American/Other), Burkeville (0% Native American/Other), and Victoria (0.1% Native American/Other).

Blackstone's Multiracial Population

200 residents of Blackstone, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blackstone is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Blackstone ranks 435th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackstone's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Blackstone's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.0%.

Blackstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Multiracial), Crewe (2.4% Multiracial), Kenbridge (0% Multiracial), Burkeville (4.5% Multiracial), and Victoria (2.9% 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.