Dahlgren, VA Demographics

A map of Dahlgren's Population by Race

Dahlgren, Virginia has an estimated population of 3,350, a large increase from the 2,946 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% White, 23.2% Black, 12.1% Multiracial, 8.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dahlgren, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dahlgren has become 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 Dahlgren, that probability was 60.3% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dahlgren is ranked the 231st 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). Dahlgren was ranked the 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dahlgren's White Population

1,836 residents of Dahlgren, or 54.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dahlgren is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Dahlgren ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlgren's White population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Dahlgren's population has decreased from 57.3% to 54.8%.

Dahlgren is less White than neighboring Dahlgren Center (59.9% White), Colonial Beach (72.2% White), King George (73.6% White), Port Tobacco Village (100% White), and Fairview Beach (85.6% White).

Dahlgren's Black Population

778 residents of Dahlgren, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dahlgren is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Dahlgren ranks 144th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlgren's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Dahlgren's population has decreased from 24.0% to 23.2%.

Dahlgren is more Black than neighboring Dahlgren Center (14.1% Black), Colonial Beach (19.5% Black), King George (15.5% Black), Port Tobacco Village (0% Black), and Fairview Beach (0% Black).

Dahlgren's Asian Population

6 residents of Dahlgren, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dahlgren is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Dahlgren ranks 170th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlgren's Asian population has declined by an estimated 93.5%. Asian residents' share of Dahlgren's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.2%.

Dahlgren is more Asian than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Asian). Dahlgren is less Asian than neighboring Dahlgren Center (5.2% Asian), Colonial Beach (1.4% Asian), King George (0.6% Asian), and Fairview Beach (2.8% Asian).

Dahlgren's Hispanic Population

280 residents of Dahlgren, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dahlgren is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Dahlgren ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlgren's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Dahlgren's population has increased from 7.7% to 8.4%.

Dahlgren is more Hispanic than neighboring Colonial Beach (1% Hispanic), King George (3% Hispanic), Port Tobacco Village (0% Hispanic), and Fairview Beach (0% Hispanic). Dahlgren is less Hispanic than neighboring Dahlgren Center (12% Hispanic).

Dahlgren's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Dahlgren, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dahlgren is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dahlgren ranks 57th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlgren's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dahlgren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Dahlgren is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dahlgren Center (0% Native American/Other), Colonial Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), Port Tobacco Village (0% Native American/Other), and Fairview Beach (0% Native American/Other). Dahlgren is less Native American/Other than neighboring King George (4.8% Native American/Other).

Dahlgren's Multiracial Population

407 residents of Dahlgren, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dahlgren is higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dahlgren ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dahlgren's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 114.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Dahlgren's population has increased from 6.4% to 12.1%.

Dahlgren is more Multiracial than neighboring Dahlgren Center (8.8% Multiracial), Colonial Beach (5.5% Multiracial), King George (2.5% Multiracial), Port Tobacco Village (0% Multiracial), and Fairview Beach (11.7% 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.