Central Garage, VA Demographics

A map of Central Garage's Population by Race

Central Garage, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,864, a slight increase from the 1,810 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 14.9% Black, 5.8% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central Garage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central Garage has become considerably 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 Central Garage, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central Garage is ranked the 291st 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). Central Garage was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central Garage's White Population

1,333 residents of Central Garage, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central Garage is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Central Garage ranks 304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Garage's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Central Garage's population has decreased from 76.9% to 71.5%.

Central Garage is more White than neighboring King and Queen Court House (23.3% White), and Highland Springs (23.5% White). Central Garage is less White than neighboring King William (100% White), Hanover (100% White), and Mechanicsville (82.3% White).

Central Garage's Black Population

277 residents of Central Garage, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central Garage is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Central Garage ranks 259th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Garage's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Central Garage's population has increased from 11.8% to 14.9%.

Central Garage is more Black than neighboring King William (0% Black), Hanover (0% Black), and Mechanicsville (8.2% Black). Central Garage is less Black than neighboring King and Queen Court House (44.2% Black), and Highland Springs (69.3% Black).

Central Garage's Asian Population

73 residents of Central Garage, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Central Garage is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Central Garage ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Garage's Asian population has grown by an estimated 421.4%. Asian residents' share of Central Garage's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.9%.

Central Garage is more Asian than neighboring King William (0% Asian), Hanover (0% Asian), Mechanicsville (1.5% Asian), and Highland Springs (0.4% Asian). Central Garage is less Asian than neighboring King and Queen Court House (11.6% Asian).

Central Garage's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Central Garage, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central Garage is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Central Garage ranks 411th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Garage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Central Garage's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.8%.

Central Garage is more Hispanic than neighboring King William (0% Hispanic), Hanover (0% Hispanic), Mechanicsville (2.8% Hispanic), King and Queen Court House (0% Hispanic), and Highland Springs (2.8% Hispanic).

Central Garage's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Central Garage, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central Garage is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Central Garage ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Garage's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central Garage's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Central Garage is more Native American/Other than neighboring King William (0% Native American/Other), Hanover (0% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0.5% Native American/Other), King and Queen Court House (0% Native American/Other), and Highland Springs (0.8% Native American/Other).

Central Garage's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Central Garage, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central Garage is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Central Garage ranks 188th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central Garage's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Central Garage's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.9%.

Central Garage is more Multiracial than neighboring King William (0% Multiracial), and Hanover (0% Multiracial). Central Garage is less Multiracial than neighboring Mechanicsville (4.7% Multiracial), King and Queen Court House (20.9% Multiracial), and Highland Springs (3.2% 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.