Falmouth, VA Demographics

A map of Falmouth's Population by Race

Falmouth, Virginia has an estimated population of 5,216, an increase from the 4,956 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.6% White, 27.6% Black, 20.1% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Falmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Falmouth has become considerably 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 Falmouth, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 68.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Falmouth is ranked the 196th 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). Falmouth was ranked the 202nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Falmouth's White Population

2,324 residents of Falmouth, or 44.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Falmouth is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Falmouth ranks 459th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's White population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. White residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 58.9% to 44.6%.

Falmouth is more White than neighboring Southern Gateway (37.1% White), Stafford Courthouse (35.2% White), and Passapatanzy (40% White). Falmouth is less White than neighboring Fredericksburg (54.7% White), and Aquia Harbour (60.2% White).

Falmouth's Black Population

1,438 residents of Falmouth, or 27.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Falmouth is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Falmouth ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Black population has grown by an estimated 58.7%. Black residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 18.3% to 27.6%.

Falmouth is more Black than neighboring Fredericksburg (19.4% Black), Southern Gateway (27.3% Black), Passapatanzy (11.2% Black), and Aquia Harbour (9.5% Black). Falmouth is less Black than neighboring Stafford Courthouse (39.6% Black).

Falmouth's Asian Population

155 residents of Falmouth, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Falmouth is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Falmouth ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Asian residents' share of Falmouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Falmouth is more Asian than neighboring Stafford Courthouse (0.6% Asian), Passapatanzy (0% Asian), and Aquia Harbour (0.8% Asian). Falmouth is less Asian than neighboring Fredericksburg (3.9% Asian), and Southern Gateway (3.6% Asian).

Falmouth's Hispanic Population

1,050 residents of Falmouth, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Falmouth is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Falmouth ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 12.1% to 20.1%.

Falmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Fredericksburg (12.6% Hispanic), Southern Gateway (12.6% Hispanic), and Stafford Courthouse (12% Hispanic). Falmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring Passapatanzy (37.8% Hispanic), and Aquia Harbour (22.5% Hispanic).

Falmouth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Falmouth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Falmouth is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Falmouth ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Falmouth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fredericksburg (0.8% Native American/Other), Stafford Courthouse (2.9% Native American/Other), and Aquia Harbour (0.7% Native American/Other).

Falmouth's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Falmouth, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Falmouth is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Falmouth ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.8%.

Falmouth is less Multiracial than neighboring Fredericksburg (8.6% Multiracial), Southern Gateway (19.3% Multiracial), Stafford Courthouse (9.7% Multiracial), Passapatanzy (11% Multiracial), and Aquia Harbour (6.4% 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.