Dumfries, VA Demographics

A map of Dumfries's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,146	2,551	36.9%	44.9%
Black	1,550	1,470	26.7%	25.9%
White	1,195	1,058	20.5%	18.6%
Multiracial	605	222	10.4%	3.9%
Asian	200	294	3.4%	5.2%
Native American/Other	120	84	2.1%	1.5%

Dumfries, Virginia has an estimated population of 5,816, a slight increase from the 5,679 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.9% Hispanic, 26.7% Black, 20.5% White, 10.4% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dumfries, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dumfries has become more 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 Dumfries, that probability was 69.2% in 2020 and 73.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dumfries is ranked the 189th 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). Dumfries was ranked the 192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dumfries's White Population

1,195 residents of Dumfries, or 20.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dumfries is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Dumfries ranks 654th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumfries's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Dumfries's population has increased from 18.6% to 20.5%.

Dumfries is more White than neighboring Triangle (19.3% White), and Cherry Hill (19% White). Dumfries is less White than neighboring Quantico Base (59.5% White), Montclair (47% White), and Quantico (48.1% White).

Dumfries's Black Population

1,550 residents of Dumfries, or 26.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dumfries is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Dumfries ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumfries's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Dumfries's population has increased from 25.9% to 26.7%.

Dumfries is more Black than neighboring Quantico Base (6.7% Black), Montclair (18.9% Black), and Quantico (21.1% Black). Dumfries is less Black than neighboring Triangle (40.7% Black), and Cherry Hill (49.1% Black).

Dumfries's Asian Population

200 residents of Dumfries, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dumfries is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Dumfries ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumfries's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. Asian residents' share of Dumfries's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.4%.

Dumfries is less Asian than neighboring Triangle (14.4% Asian), Cherry Hill (11.7% Asian), Quantico Base (6.1% Asian), Montclair (11% Asian), and Quantico (8.5% Asian).

Dumfries's Hispanic Population

2,146 residents of Dumfries, or 36.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dumfries is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Dumfries ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumfries's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dumfries's population has decreased from 44.9% to 36.9%.

Dumfries is more Hispanic than neighboring Triangle (22.1% Hispanic), Cherry Hill (15.2% Hispanic), Quantico Base (21.4% Hispanic), Montclair (12.1% Hispanic), and Quantico (12.8% Hispanic).

Dumfries's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of Dumfries, 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 Dumfries is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dumfries ranks 54th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumfries's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dumfries's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.1%.

Dumfries is more Native American/Other than neighboring Triangle (0.1% Native American/Other), Cherry Hill (0.5% Native American/Other), and Quantico Base (1.8% Native American/Other). Dumfries is less Native American/Other than neighboring Quantico (4% Native American/Other).

Dumfries's Multiracial Population

605 residents of Dumfries, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dumfries is higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dumfries ranks 354th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dumfries's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 172.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dumfries's population has increased from 3.9% to 10.4%.

Dumfries is more Multiracial than neighboring Triangle (3.4% Multiracial), Cherry Hill (4.5% Multiracial), Quantico Base (4.4% Multiracial), Montclair (8.8% Multiracial), and Quantico (5.5% 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.