Braddock, VA Demographics

A map of Braddock's Population by Race

Braddock, Virginia has an estimated population of 6,536, a less than 1% change from the 6,549 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.0% White, 23.3% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Braddock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Braddock has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Braddock, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Braddock is ranked the 181st 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). Braddock was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Braddock's White Population

3,988 residents of Braddock, or 61.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Braddock is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Braddock ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braddock's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Braddock's population has increased from 58.8% to 61.0%.

Braddock is more White than neighboring Fair Oaks (43% White), George Mason (40.7% White), Fair Lakes (35.7% White), and Union Mill (45% White). Braddock is less White than neighboring Fairfax Station (65.9% White).

Braddock's Black Population

60 residents of Braddock, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Braddock is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Braddock ranks 450th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braddock's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.8%. Black residents' share of Braddock's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.9%.

Braddock is less Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (12.3% Black), George Mason (23% Black), Fair Lakes (7.2% Black), Union Mill (2% Black), and Fairfax Station (4.5% Black).

Braddock's Asian Population

1,526 residents of Braddock, or 23.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Braddock is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Braddock ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braddock's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Braddock's population has decreased from 23.8% to 23.3%.

Braddock is more Asian than neighboring George Mason (16.2% Asian), and Fairfax Station (11.2% Asian). Braddock is less Asian than neighboring Fair Oaks (28.7% Asian), Fair Lakes (39.6% Asian), and Union Mill (39% Asian).

Braddock's Hispanic Population

485 residents of Braddock, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Braddock is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Braddock ranks 266th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braddock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Braddock's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.4%.

Braddock is more Hispanic than neighboring Union Mill (6.2% Hispanic). Braddock is less Hispanic than neighboring Fair Oaks (11.2% Hispanic), George Mason (14.1% Hispanic), Fair Lakes (7.9% Hispanic), and Fairfax Station (11.7% Hispanic).

Braddock's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Braddock, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Braddock is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Braddock ranks 290th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braddock's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Braddock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Braddock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Oaks (0.8% Native American/Other), George Mason (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fairfax Station (0.3% Native American/Other). Braddock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Lakes (4.2% Native American/Other).

Braddock's Multiracial Population

410 residents of Braddock, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Braddock is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Braddock ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Braddock's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Braddock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Braddock is more Multiracial than neighboring Fair Oaks (4.1% Multiracial), George Mason (5.5% Multiracial), and Fair Lakes (5.4% Multiracial). Braddock is less Multiracial than neighboring Union Mill (6.9% Multiracial), and Fairfax Station (6.5% 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.