Burkeville, VA Demographics

A map of Burkeville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	268	283	54.9%	67.9%
Black	125	113	25.6%	27.1%
Hispanic	61	14	12.5%	3.4%
Multiracial	22	6	4.5%	1.4%
Asian	12	0	2.5%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Burkeville, Virginia has an estimated population of 488, a large increase from the 417 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.9% White, 25.6% Black, 12.5% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burkeville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burkeville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Burkeville, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burkeville is ranked the 481st 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). Burkeville was ranked the 488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burkeville's White Population

268 residents of Burkeville, or 54.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burkeville is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Burkeville ranks 380th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkeville's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Burkeville's population has decreased from 67.9% to 54.9%.

Burkeville is more White than neighboring Nottoway Court House (20.3% White), and Blackstone (30.6% White). Burkeville is less White than neighboring Crewe (56.9% White), Victoria (67.3% White), and Farmville (64.5% White).

Burkeville's Black Population

125 residents of Burkeville, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burkeville is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Burkeville ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkeville's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Black residents' share of Burkeville's population has decreased from 27.1% to 25.6%.

Burkeville is less Black than neighboring Crewe (35.9% Black), Nottoway Court House (79.7% Black), Victoria (26% Black), and Blackstone (50% Black).

Burkeville's Asian Population

12 residents of Burkeville, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burkeville is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Burkeville ranks 538th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkeville's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Asian residents' share of Burkeville's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.5%.

Burkeville is more Asian than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Asian), Victoria (0% Asian), Blackstone (0.3% Asian), and Farmville (1.5% Asian). Burkeville is less Asian than neighboring Crewe (3% Asian).

Burkeville's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Burkeville, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burkeville is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Burkeville ranks 413th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkeville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 335.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Burkeville's population has increased from 3.4% to 12.5%.

Burkeville is more Hispanic than neighboring Crewe (1.8% Hispanic), Nottoway Court House (0% Hispanic), Victoria (3.7% Hispanic), Blackstone (11.6% Hispanic), and Farmville (2.4% Hispanic).

Burkeville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burkeville, 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 Burkeville is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Burkeville ranks 540th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkeville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burkeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burkeville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Victoria (0.1% Native American/Other), Blackstone (1.5% Native American/Other), and Farmville (3.5% Native American/Other).

Burkeville's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Burkeville, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burkeville is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Burkeville ranks 634th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkeville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Burkeville's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.5%.

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