Fincastle, VA Demographics

A map of Fincastle's Population by Race

Fincastle, Virginia has an estimated population of 858, a large increase from the 755 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 12.6% Black, 2.6% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fincastle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fincastle has become considerably 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 Fincastle, that probability was 28.2% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fincastle is ranked the 406th 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). Fincastle was ranked the 411th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fincastle's White Population

678 residents of Fincastle, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fincastle is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Fincastle ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fincastle's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Fincastle's population has decreased from 84.2% to 79.0%.

Fincastle is less White than neighboring Troutville (85.5% White), Daleville (87.9% White), Blue Ridge (83.1% White), Laymantown (97.5% White), and Cloverdale (85.5% White).

Fincastle's Black Population

108 residents of Fincastle, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fincastle is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Fincastle ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fincastle's Black population has grown by an estimated 74.2%. Black residents' share of Fincastle's population has increased from 8.2% to 12.6%.

Fincastle is more Black than neighboring Troutville (0% Black), Daleville (1.2% Black), Blue Ridge (3.3% Black), Laymantown (0% Black), and Cloverdale (7% Black).

Fincastle's Asian Population

22 residents of Fincastle, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fincastle is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Fincastle ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fincastle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 144.4%. Asian residents' share of Fincastle's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

Fincastle is more Asian than neighboring Troutville (2.3% Asian), Daleville (2% Asian), Blue Ridge (2.4% Asian), Laymantown (0% Asian), and Cloverdale (1.5% Asian).

Fincastle's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Fincastle, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fincastle is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Fincastle ranks 478th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fincastle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fincastle's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.

Fincastle is more Hispanic than neighboring Laymantown (1% Hispanic), and Cloverdale (0.4% Hispanic). Fincastle is less Hispanic than neighboring Troutville (6.9% Hispanic), Daleville (2.7% Hispanic), and Blue Ridge (4.1% Hispanic).

Fincastle's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Fincastle, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fincastle is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fincastle ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fincastle's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fincastle's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Fincastle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Troutville (0.8% Native American/Other), Daleville (0% Native American/Other), Blue Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Laymantown (0% Native American/Other). Fincastle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cloverdale (3.6% Native American/Other).

Fincastle's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Fincastle, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fincastle is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Fincastle ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fincastle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fincastle's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.4%.

Fincastle is more Multiracial than neighboring Laymantown (1.5% Multiracial), and Cloverdale (1.9% Multiracial). Fincastle is less Multiracial than neighboring Troutville (4.4% Multiracial), Daleville (6.2% Multiracial), and Blue Ridge (7% 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.