Free Union, VA Demographics
A map of Free Union's Population by Race
Free Union, Virginia has an estimated population of 124, a dramatic decrease from the 187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% White, 34.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Free Union, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Free Union 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 Free Union, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Free Union is ranked the 612th 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). Free Union was ranked the 594th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Free Union's White Population
81 residents of Free Union, or 65.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Free Union is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Free Union ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Union's White population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. White residents' share of Free Union's population has decreased from 90.9% to 65.3%.
Free Union is more White than neighboring Rio (43.5% White), and University of Virginia (57.4% White). Free Union is less White than neighboring Earlysville (87.8% White), Ivy (97.7% White), and Hollymead (72.3% White).
Free Union's Black Population
0 residents of Free Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Free Union is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Free Union ranks 631st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Union's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Free Union's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Free Union is less Black than neighboring Earlysville (2.4% Black), Rio (26% Black), University of Virginia (13.2% Black), and Hollymead (6.6% Black).
Free Union's Asian Population
43 residents of Free Union, or 34.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Free Union is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Free Union ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Union's Asian population has grown by an estimated 514.3%. Asian residents' share of Free Union's population has increased from 3.7% to 34.7%.
Free Union is more Asian than neighboring Earlysville (0% Asian), Ivy (0% Asian), Rio (3.8% Asian), University of Virginia (18.6% Asian), and Hollymead (5.8% Asian).
Free Union's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Free Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Free Union is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Free Union ranks 506th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Union's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Free Union's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.
Free Union is less Hispanic than neighboring Earlysville (5.3% Hispanic), Rio (22.2% Hispanic), University of Virginia (6% Hispanic), and Hollymead (11.4% Hispanic).
Free Union's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Free Union, 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 Free Union is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Free Union ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Union's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Free Union's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
Free Union is less Native American/Other than neighboring University of Virginia (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hollymead (0.2% Native American/Other).
Free Union's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Free Union, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Free Union is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Free Union ranks 591st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Free Union's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Free Union's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.
Free Union is less Multiracial than neighboring Earlysville (4.5% Multiracial), Ivy (2.3% Multiracial), Rio (4.5% Multiracial), University of Virginia (4.3% Multiracial), and Hollymead (3.6% 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.