Broadway, VA Demographics

A map of Broadway's Population by Race

Broadway, Virginia has an estimated population of 4,273, a slight increase from the 4,170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Broadway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Broadway has become more 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 Broadway, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Broadway is ranked the 216th 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). Broadway was ranked the 216th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Broadway's White Population

3,543 residents of Broadway, or 82.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Broadway is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Broadway ranks 215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Broadway's population has decreased from 84.5% to 82.9%.

Broadway is more White than neighboring Timberville (78.7% White). Broadway is less White than neighboring Linville (100% White), Singers Glen (100% White), New Market (85.2% White), and Mount Clifton (100% White).

Broadway's Black Population

38 residents of Broadway, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Broadway is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Broadway ranks 561st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Black residents' share of Broadway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Broadway is more Black than neighboring Linville (0% Black), Singers Glen (0% Black), and Mount Clifton (0% Black). Broadway is less Black than neighboring Timberville (1% Black), and New Market (2% Black).

Broadway's Asian Population

22 residents of Broadway, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Broadway is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Broadway ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Asian residents' share of Broadway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Broadway is more Asian than neighboring Timberville (0% Asian), Linville (0% Asian), Singers Glen (0% Asian), and Mount Clifton (0% Asian). Broadway is less Asian than neighboring New Market (0.6% Asian).

Broadway's Hispanic Population

578 residents of Broadway, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Broadway is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Broadway ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Broadway's population has increased from 9.7% to 13.5%.

Broadway is more Hispanic than neighboring Linville (0% Hispanic), Singers Glen (0% Hispanic), New Market (11% Hispanic), and Mount Clifton (0% Hispanic). Broadway is less Hispanic than neighboring Timberville (19% Hispanic).

Broadway's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Broadway, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Broadway is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Broadway ranks 445th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Broadway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Broadway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Timberville (0% Native American/Other), Linville (0% Native American/Other), Singers Glen (0% Native American/Other), New Market (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mount Clifton (0% Native American/Other).

Broadway's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Broadway, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Broadway is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Broadway ranks 471st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Broadway's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.4%.

Broadway is more Multiracial than neighboring Timberville (1.3% Multiracial), Linville (0% Multiracial), Singers Glen (0% Multiracial), New Market (0.9% Multiracial), and Mount Clifton (0% 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.