Ferrum, VA Demographics

A map of Ferrum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,335	1,422	75.3%	77.8%
Black	332	155	18.7%	8.5%
Multiracial	70	66	3.9%	3.6%
Hispanic	33	126	1.9%	6.9%
Asian	2	39	0.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	2	19	0.1%	1.0%

Ferrum, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,774, a slight decrease from the 1,827 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 18.7% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferrum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferrum 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 Ferrum, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 39.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferrum is ranked the 297th 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). Ferrum was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferrum's White Population

1,335 residents of Ferrum, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferrum is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Ferrum ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrum's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Ferrum's population has decreased from 77.8% to 75.3%.

Ferrum is more White than neighboring Rocky Mount (59.6% White), and Bassett (45.6% White). Ferrum is less White than neighboring Henry Fork (79.4% White), Oak Level (83.8% White), and Stanleytown (86.1% White).

Ferrum's Black Population

332 residents of Ferrum, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferrum is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Ferrum ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrum's Black population has grown by an estimated 114.2%. Black residents' share of Ferrum's population has increased from 8.5% to 18.7%.

Ferrum is more Black than neighboring Henry Fork (2.4% Black), Oak Level (0% Black), and Stanleytown (8.1% Black). Ferrum is less Black than neighboring Rocky Mount (27.1% Black), and Bassett (22.9% Black).

Ferrum's Asian Population

2 residents of Ferrum, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferrum is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Ferrum ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrum's Asian population has declined by an estimated 94.9%. Asian residents' share of Ferrum's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.1%.

Ferrum is more Asian than neighboring Henry Fork (0% Asian), Oak Level (0% Asian), Bassett (0% Asian), and Stanleytown (0% Asian). Ferrum is less Asian than neighboring Rocky Mount (1% Asian).

Ferrum's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Ferrum, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferrum is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Ferrum ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferrum's population has decreased from 6.9% to 1.9%.

Ferrum is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanleytown (0% Hispanic). Ferrum is less Hispanic than neighboring Henry Fork (18.3% Hispanic), Rocky Mount (6.2% Hispanic), Oak Level (16.2% Hispanic), and Bassett (29.9% Hispanic).

Ferrum's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Ferrum, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ferrum is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferrum ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferrum's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Ferrum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henry Fork (0% Native American/Other), Oak Level (0% Native American/Other), Bassett (0% Native American/Other), and Stanleytown (0% Native American/Other). Ferrum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rocky Mount (0.3% Native American/Other).

Ferrum's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Ferrum, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferrum is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ferrum ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferrum's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferrum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Ferrum is more Multiracial than neighboring Henry Fork (0% Multiracial), Oak Level (0% Multiracial), and Bassett (1.6% Multiracial). Ferrum is less Multiracial than neighboring Rocky Mount (5.9% Multiracial), and Stanleytown (5.8% 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.