Crewe, VA Demographics

A map of Crewe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,653	1,276	56.9%	56.4%
Black	1,043	656	35.9%	29.0%
Asian	87	6	3.0%	0.3%
Multiracial	71	100	2.4%	4.4%
Hispanic	52	207	1.8%	9.2%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.8%

Crewe, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,906, a large increase from the 2,262 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 35.9% Black, 3.0% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crewe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crewe has become less 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 Crewe, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crewe is ranked the 245th 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). Crewe was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crewe's White Population

1,653 residents of Crewe, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crewe is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Crewe ranks 478th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crewe's White population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. White residents' share of Crewe's population has increased from 56.4% to 56.9%.

Crewe is more White than neighboring Burkeville (54.9% White), Nottoway Court House (20.3% White), Blackstone (30.6% White), and Amelia Court House (53.1% White). Crewe is less White than neighboring Victoria (67.3% White).

Crewe's Black Population

1,043 residents of Crewe, or 35.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crewe is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Crewe ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crewe's Black population has grown by an estimated 59.0%. Black residents' share of Crewe's population has increased from 29.0% to 35.9%.

Crewe is more Black than neighboring Burkeville (25.6% Black), Victoria (26% Black), and Amelia Court House (29.8% Black). Crewe is less Black than neighboring Nottoway Court House (79.7% Black), and Blackstone (50% Black).

Crewe's Asian Population

87 residents of Crewe, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crewe is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Crewe ranks 498th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crewe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1350.0%. Asian residents' share of Crewe's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.0%.

Crewe is more Asian than neighboring Burkeville (2.5% Asian), Nottoway Court House (0% Asian), Blackstone (0.3% Asian), Victoria (0% Asian), and Amelia Court House (0.7% Asian).

Crewe's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Crewe, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crewe is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Crewe ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crewe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Crewe's population has decreased from 9.2% to 1.8%.

Crewe is more Hispanic than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Hispanic), and Amelia Court House (0.7% Hispanic). Crewe is less Hispanic than neighboring Burkeville (12.5% Hispanic), Blackstone (11.6% Hispanic), and Victoria (3.7% Hispanic).

Crewe's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Crewe, 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 Crewe is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Crewe ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crewe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crewe's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

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

Crewe's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Crewe, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crewe is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Crewe ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crewe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Crewe's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.4%.

Crewe is more Multiracial than neighboring Nottoway Court House (0% Multiracial). Crewe is less Multiracial than neighboring Burkeville (4.5% Multiracial), Blackstone (6% Multiracial), Victoria (2.9% Multiracial), and Amelia Court House (15.8% 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.