Cascades, VA Demographics

A map of Cascades's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,652	7,434	53.8%	60.1%
Asian	2,575	1,896	20.8%	15.3%
Hispanic	1,288	1,398	10.4%	11.3%
Multiracial	729	716	5.9%	5.8%
Native American/Other	567	89	4.6%	0.7%
Black	546	833	4.4%	6.7%

Cascades, Virginia has an estimated population of 12,357, a less than 1% change from the 12,366 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 20.8% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.6% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cascades, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cascades has become considerably 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 Cascades, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cascades is ranked the 110th 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). Cascades was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cascades's White Population

6,652 residents of Cascades, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cascades is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Cascades ranks 448th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cascades's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Cascades's population has decreased from 60.1% to 53.8%.

Cascades is more White than neighboring Sugarland Run (38.4% White), Dulles Town Center (27.3% White), and Sterling (25.7% White). Cascades is less White than neighboring Countryside (62.9% White), and Lowes Island (65.5% White).

Cascades's Black Population

546 residents of Cascades, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cascades is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Cascades ranks 360th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cascades's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Black residents' share of Cascades's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.4%.

Cascades is more Black than neighboring Lowes Island (3.6% Black). Cascades is less Black than neighboring Sugarland Run (9% Black), Countryside (8.7% Black), Dulles Town Center (16% Black), and Sterling (7.2% Black).

Cascades's Asian Population

2,575 residents of Cascades, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cascades is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Cascades ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cascades's Asian population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. Asian residents' share of Cascades's population has increased from 15.3% to 20.8%.

Cascades is more Asian than neighboring Sugarland Run (14.1% Asian), Countryside (9.1% Asian), Lowes Island (15.8% Asian), and Sterling (15.1% Asian). Cascades is less Asian than neighboring Dulles Town Center (30.3% Asian).

Cascades's Hispanic Population

1,288 residents of Cascades, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cascades is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Cascades ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cascades's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Cascades's population has decreased from 11.3% to 10.4%.

Cascades is more Hispanic than neighboring Lowes Island (7.7% Hispanic). Cascades is less Hispanic than neighboring Sugarland Run (33.7% Hispanic), Countryside (16.2% Hispanic), Dulles Town Center (16.1% Hispanic), and Sterling (49.2% Hispanic).

Cascades's Native American/Other Population

567 residents of Cascades, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cascades is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cascades ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cascades's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 537.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cascades's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.6%.

Cascades is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sugarland Run (1.1% Native American/Other), Countryside (0.3% Native American/Other), Lowes Island (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sterling (1.2% Native American/Other). Cascades is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dulles Town Center (4.9% Native American/Other).

Cascades's Multiracial Population

729 residents of Cascades, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cascades is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Cascades ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cascades's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Cascades's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Cascades is more Multiracial than neighboring Sugarland Run (3.6% Multiracial), Countryside (2.7% Multiracial), Dulles Town Center (5.4% Multiracial), and Sterling (1.6% Multiracial). Cascades is less Multiracial than neighboring Lowes Island (6.9% 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.