Dunn Loring, VA Demographics

A map of Dunn Loring's Population by Race

Dunn Loring, Virginia has an estimated population of 8,957, a decrease from the 9,464 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.0% White, 26.6% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunn Loring, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunn Loring is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Dunn Loring, that probability was 59.7% in 2020 and 59.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunn Loring is ranked the 140th 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). Dunn Loring was ranked the 134th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunn Loring's White Population

5,106 residents of Dunn Loring, or 57.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunn Loring is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Dunn Loring ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunn Loring's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Dunn Loring's population has decreased from 57.9% to 57.0%.

Dunn Loring is more White than neighboring Merrifield (36% White), Idylwood (44.7% White), Tysons (45% White), and Pimmit Hills (51.9% White). Dunn Loring is less White than neighboring Vienna (64.7% White).

Dunn Loring's Black Population

225 residents of Dunn Loring, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunn Loring is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Dunn Loring ranks 441st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunn Loring's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Black residents' share of Dunn Loring's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.5%.

Dunn Loring is more Black than neighboring Pimmit Hills (1.2% Black). Dunn Loring is less Black than neighboring Merrifield (7.3% Black), Idylwood (7.7% Black), Tysons (7.6% Black), and Vienna (4.5% Black).

Dunn Loring's Asian Population

2,384 residents of Dunn Loring, or 26.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunn Loring is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Dunn Loring ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunn Loring's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Asian residents' share of Dunn Loring's population has increased from 23.8% to 26.6%.

Dunn Loring is more Asian than neighboring Idylwood (20.5% Asian), and Vienna (14.1% Asian). Dunn Loring is less Asian than neighboring Merrifield (35.8% Asian), Tysons (28.4% Asian), and Pimmit Hills (32.6% Asian).

Dunn Loring's Hispanic Population

617 residents of Dunn Loring, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunn Loring is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Dunn Loring ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunn Loring's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunn Loring's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.9%.

Dunn Loring is less Hispanic than neighboring Merrifield (14.2% Hispanic), Idylwood (20% Hispanic), Tysons (12.9% Hispanic), Vienna (8.5% Hispanic), and Pimmit Hills (9.7% Hispanic).

Dunn Loring's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of Dunn Loring, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunn Loring is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunn Loring ranks 268th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunn Loring's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunn Loring's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Dunn Loring is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tysons (1.4% Native American/Other), Vienna (1.1% Native American/Other), and Pimmit Hills (0% Native American/Other). Dunn Loring is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merrifield (1.8% Native American/Other), and Idylwood (2.5% Native American/Other).

Dunn Loring's Multiracial Population

484 residents of Dunn Loring, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunn Loring is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dunn Loring ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunn Loring's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunn Loring's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.4%.

Dunn Loring is more Multiracial than neighboring Merrifield (4.8% Multiracial), Idylwood (4.5% Multiracial), Tysons (4.7% Multiracial), and Pimmit Hills (4.6% Multiracial). Dunn Loring is less Multiracial than neighboring Vienna (7.1% 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.