Difficult Run, VA Demographics

A map of Difficult Run's Population by Race

Difficult Run, Virginia has an estimated population of 9,938, a decrease from the 10,600 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.2% White, 16.5% Asian, 6.1% Multiracial, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Difficult Run, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Difficult Run has become 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 Difficult Run, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 48.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Difficult Run is ranked the 128th 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). Difficult Run was ranked the 123rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Difficult Run's White Population

6,882 residents of Difficult Run, or 69.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Difficult Run is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Difficult Run ranks 346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Difficult Run's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Difficult Run's population has decreased from 72.0% to 69.2%.

Difficult Run is more White than neighboring Fair Oaks (43% White), Navy (33.3% White), Oakton (54.3% White), Reston (57.6% White), and Franklin Farm (59.9% White).

Difficult Run's Black Population

99 residents of Difficult Run, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Difficult Run is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Difficult Run ranks 556th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Difficult Run's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Black residents' share of Difficult Run's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Difficult Run is less Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (12.3% Black), Navy (3.3% Black), Oakton (6.6% Black), Reston (7.9% Black), and Franklin Farm (3.1% Black).

Difficult Run's Asian Population

1,636 residents of Difficult Run, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Difficult Run is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Difficult Run ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Difficult Run's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of Difficult Run's population has increased from 14.7% to 16.5%.

Difficult Run is more Asian than neighboring Reston (10.9% Asian). Difficult Run is less Asian than neighboring Fair Oaks (28.7% Asian), Navy (49.5% Asian), Oakton (22.4% Asian), and Franklin Farm (22.6% Asian).

Difficult Run's Hispanic Population

509 residents of Difficult Run, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Difficult Run is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Difficult Run ranks 301st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Difficult Run's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Difficult Run's population has decreased from 5.6% to 5.1%.

Difficult Run is less Hispanic than neighboring Fair Oaks (11.2% Hispanic), Navy (5.2% Hispanic), Oakton (10.7% Hispanic), Reston (16.4% Hispanic), and Franklin Farm (7.9% Hispanic).

Difficult Run's Native American/Other Population

208 residents of Difficult Run, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Difficult Run is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Difficult Run ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Difficult Run's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 147.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Difficult Run's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Difficult Run is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Oaks (0.8% Native American/Other), Oakton (1% Native American/Other), Reston (0.8% Native American/Other), and Franklin Farm (0.4% Native American/Other). Difficult Run is less Native American/Other than neighboring Navy (4.4% Native American/Other).

Difficult Run's Multiracial Population

604 residents of Difficult Run, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Difficult Run is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Difficult Run ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Difficult Run's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Difficult Run's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.1%.

Difficult Run is more Multiracial than neighboring Fair Oaks (4.1% Multiracial), Navy (4.3% Multiracial), and Oakton (5% Multiracial). Difficult Run is less Multiracial than neighboring Reston (6.5% Multiracial), and Franklin Farm (6.3% 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.