Dumbarton, VA Demographics

A map of Dumbarton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,616	2,992	45.2%	35.2%
Black	2,035	2,572	25.4%	30.2%
Hispanic	1,328	1,814	16.6%	21.3%
Multiracial	537	349	6.7%	4.1%
Asian	466	690	5.8%	8.1%
Native American/Other	15	89	0.2%	1.0%

Dumbarton, Virginia has an estimated population of 7,997, a decrease from the 8,506 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% White, 25.4% Black, 16.6% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 5.8% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dumbarton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dumbarton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Dumbarton, that probability was 73.1% in 2020 and 69.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dumbarton is ranked the 155th 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). Dumbarton was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dumbarton's White Population

3,616 residents of Dumbarton, or 45.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dumbarton is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Dumbarton ranks 605th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumbarton's White population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. White residents' share of Dumbarton's population has increased from 35.2% to 45.2%.

Dumbarton is more White than neighboring Laurel (43% White), and Chamberlayne (36.3% White). Dumbarton is less White than neighboring Lakeside (63.7% White), Glen Allen (47.9% White), and Innsbrook (49.7% White).

Dumbarton's Black Population

2,035 residents of Dumbarton, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dumbarton is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Dumbarton ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumbarton's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Black residents' share of Dumbarton's population has decreased from 30.2% to 25.4%.

Dumbarton is more Black than neighboring Lakeside (17.6% Black), and Innsbrook (10.4% Black). Dumbarton is less Black than neighboring Laurel (27.9% Black), Glen Allen (28.9% Black), and Chamberlayne (54.9% Black).

Dumbarton's Asian Population

466 residents of Dumbarton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dumbarton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Dumbarton ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumbarton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Asian residents' share of Dumbarton's population has decreased from 8.1% to 5.8%.

Dumbarton is more Asian than neighboring Lakeside (2.8% Asian), and Chamberlayne (2.9% Asian). Dumbarton is less Asian than neighboring Laurel (8% Asian), Glen Allen (13.8% Asian), and Innsbrook (30.1% Asian).

Dumbarton's Hispanic Population

1,328 residents of Dumbarton, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dumbarton is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Dumbarton ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumbarton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Dumbarton's population has decreased from 21.3% to 16.6%.

Dumbarton is more Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (15.1% Hispanic), Lakeside (10.9% Hispanic), Glen Allen (3.3% Hispanic), Chamberlayne (2.2% Hispanic), and Innsbrook (3.6% Hispanic).

Dumbarton's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Dumbarton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dumbarton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dumbarton ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumbarton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dumbarton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Dumbarton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), Lakeside (0.5% Native American/Other), Chamberlayne (0.4% Native American/Other), and Innsbrook (0.3% Native American/Other).

Dumbarton's Multiracial Population

537 residents of Dumbarton, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dumbarton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dumbarton ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumbarton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Dumbarton's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.7%.

Dumbarton is more Multiracial than neighboring Laurel (5.4% Multiracial), Lakeside (4.5% Multiracial), Glen Allen (5.8% Multiracial), Chamberlayne (3.3% Multiracial), and Innsbrook (6% 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.