Gasburg, VA Demographics
A map of Gasburg's Population by Race
Gasburg, Virginia has an estimated population of 485, a large increase from the 408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gasburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Gasburg has become considerably less 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 Gasburg, that probability was 19.5% in 2020 and 13.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Gasburg is ranked the 483rd 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). Gasburg was ranked the 491st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Gasburg's White Population
451 residents of Gasburg, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gasburg is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Gasburg ranks 149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gasburg's White population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. White residents' share of Gasburg's population has increased from 89.5% to 93.0%.
Gasburg is more White than neighboring Littleton (70.9% White), Lawrenceville (15.8% White), South Rosemary (37.2% White), and Brodnax (22% White). Gasburg is less White than neighboring Ebony (100% White).
Gasburg's Black Population
3 residents of Gasburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gasburg is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Gasburg ranks 387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gasburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Black residents' share of Gasburg's population has decreased from 5.9% to 0.6%.
Gasburg is more Black than neighboring Ebony (0% Black). Gasburg is less Black than neighboring Littleton (20.4% Black), Lawrenceville (76.3% Black), South Rosemary (58.5% Black), and Brodnax (53.9% Black).
Gasburg's Asian Population
0 residents of Gasburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gasburg is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Gasburg ranks 430th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gasburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Gasburg's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Gasburg is less Asian than neighboring Brodnax (0.5% Asian).
Gasburg's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Gasburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gasburg is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Gasburg ranks 520th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gasburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gasburg's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.
Gasburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Littleton (1.8% Hispanic), Lawrenceville (2.2% Hispanic), and Brodnax (17.9% Hispanic).
Gasburg's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Gasburg, 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 Gasburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gasburg ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gasburg's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Gasburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Gasburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Littleton (2.4% Native American/Other), and Lawrenceville (0.3% Native American/Other).
Gasburg's Multiracial Population
31 residents of Gasburg, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gasburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Gasburg ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gasburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 244.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Gasburg's population has increased from 2.2% to 6.4%.
Gasburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Ebony (0% Multiracial), Littleton (4.6% Multiracial), Lawrenceville (5.4% Multiracial), South Rosemary (4.3% Multiracial), and Brodnax (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.