Bon Air, VA Demographics

A map of Bon Air's Population by Race

Bon Air, Virginia has an estimated population of 16,904, a decrease from the 18,022 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.7% White, 11.8% Black, 8.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bon Air, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bon Air 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 Bon Air, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bon Air is ranked the 80th 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). Bon Air was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bon Air's White Population

12,455 residents of Bon Air, or 73.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bon Air is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Bon Air ranks 360th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bon Air's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Bon Air's population has increased from 70.4% to 73.7%.

Bon Air is more White than neighboring Manchester (46.3% White), Rockwood (65.7% White), Tuckahoe (71.8% White), Midlothian (69.8% White), and Richmond (41.4% White).

Bon Air's Black Population

1,999 residents of Bon Air, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bon Air is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Bon Air ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bon Air's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Bon Air's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.8%.

Bon Air is more Black than neighboring Tuckahoe (9.7% Black). Bon Air is less Black than neighboring Manchester (36% Black), Rockwood (20% Black), Midlothian (13.2% Black), and Richmond (40.6% Black).

Bon Air's Asian Population

470 residents of Bon Air, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bon Air is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Bon Air ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bon Air's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Asian residents' share of Bon Air's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Bon Air is more Asian than neighboring Manchester (2.5% Asian), and Richmond (2.1% Asian). Bon Air is less Asian than neighboring Rockwood (3.6% Asian), Tuckahoe (5.3% Asian), and Midlothian (4.7% Asian).

Bon Air's Hispanic Population

1,448 residents of Bon Air, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bon Air is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Bon Air ranks 187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bon Air's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bon Air's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.6%.

Bon Air is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockwood (6.8% Hispanic), Tuckahoe (6.2% Hispanic), and Midlothian (4.6% Hispanic). Bon Air is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (13.1% Hispanic), and Richmond (10.7% Hispanic).

Bon Air's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Bon Air, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bon Air is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bon Air ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bon Air's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bon Air's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Bon Air is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manchester (0% Native American/Other). Bon Air is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tuckahoe (0.9% Native American/Other), Midlothian (0.7% Native American/Other), and Richmond (0.7% Native American/Other).

Bon Air's Multiracial Population

471 residents of Bon Air, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bon Air is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Bon Air ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bon Air's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bon Air's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.8%.

Bon Air is more Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (2.2% Multiracial). Bon Air is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockwood (3.4% Multiracial), Tuckahoe (6.1% Multiracial), Midlothian (7% Multiracial), and Richmond (4.6% 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.