Franconia, VA Demographics

A map of Franconia's Population by Race

Franconia, Virginia has an estimated population of 18,335, a decrease from the 18,943 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.7% White, 21.8% Black, 19.7% Asian, 15.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Franconia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Franconia has become slightly 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 Franconia, that probability was 72.5% in 2020 and 73.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Franconia is ranked the 73rd 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). Franconia was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Franconia's White Population

7,285 residents of Franconia, or 39.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Franconia is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Franconia ranks 555th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franconia's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Franconia's population has decreased from 43.1% to 39.7%.

Franconia is more White than neighboring Springfield (31.5% White), and Lincolnia (33.1% White). Franconia is less White than neighboring Kingstowne (42.3% White), Hayfield (72.1% White), and Newington (40.9% White).

Franconia's Black Population

4,003 residents of Franconia, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Franconia is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Franconia ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franconia's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of Franconia's population has increased from 19.9% to 21.8%.

Franconia is more Black than neighboring Springfield (10.4% Black), Hayfield (6.7% Black), and Newington (16.8% Black). Franconia is less Black than neighboring Kingstowne (25.8% Black), and Lincolnia (23.2% Black).

Franconia's Asian Population

3,614 residents of Franconia, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Franconia is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Franconia ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franconia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Asian residents' share of Franconia's population has increased from 16.4% to 19.7%.

Franconia is more Asian than neighboring Kingstowne (14.4% Asian), Hayfield (7.8% Asian), Lincolnia (13% Asian), and Newington (15.7% Asian). Franconia is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (29% Asian).

Franconia's Hispanic Population

2,829 residents of Franconia, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Franconia is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Franconia ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franconia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Franconia's population has increased from 13.6% to 15.4%.

Franconia is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingstowne (10.2% Hispanic), and Hayfield (5.7% Hispanic). Franconia is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (23.2% Hispanic), Lincolnia (22.9% Hispanic), and Newington (20.2% Hispanic).

Franconia's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Franconia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Franconia is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Franconia ranks 131st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franconia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Franconia's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Franconia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingstowne (0.6% Native American/Other), Springfield (1.3% Native American/Other), Lincolnia (0.7% Native American/Other), and Newington (1.9% Native American/Other).

Franconia's Multiracial Population

563 residents of Franconia, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Franconia is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Franconia ranks 96th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Franconia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Franconia's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.1%.

Franconia is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingstowne (6.7% Multiracial), Springfield (4.7% Multiracial), Hayfield (7.5% Multiracial), Lincolnia (7.1% Multiracial), and Newington (4.5% 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.