George Mason, VA Demographics

A map of George Mason's Population by Race

George Mason, Virginia has an estimated population of 9,937, a large decrease from the 11,162 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.7% White, 23.0% Black, 16.2% Asian, 14.1% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of George Mason, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

George Mason is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 George Mason, that probability was 73.7% in 2020 and 73.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

George Mason is ranked the 129th 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). George Mason was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

George Mason's White Population

4,047 residents of George Mason, or 40.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in George Mason is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. George Mason ranks 573rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George Mason's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of George Mason's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.7%.

George Mason is less White than neighboring Fairfax (51.1% White), Kings Park West (59.8% White), Braddock (61% White), Fairfax Station (65.9% White), and Long Branch (59.9% White).

George Mason's Black Population

2,289 residents of George Mason, or 23.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in George Mason is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. George Mason ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George Mason's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of George Mason's population has increased from 19.6% to 23.0%.

George Mason is more Black than neighboring Fairfax (6.3% Black), Kings Park West (6% Black), Braddock (0.9% Black), Fairfax Station (4.5% Black), and Long Branch (3% Black).

George Mason's Asian Population

1,611 residents of George Mason, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in George Mason is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. George Mason ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George Mason's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Asian residents' share of George Mason's population has decreased from 17.1% to 16.2%.

George Mason is more Asian than neighboring Fairfax Station (11.2% Asian). George Mason is less Asian than neighboring Fairfax (18.4% Asian), Kings Park West (17.4% Asian), Braddock (23.3% Asian), and Long Branch (16.3% Asian).

George Mason's Hispanic Population

1,398 residents of George Mason, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in George Mason is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. George Mason ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George Mason's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Hispanic residents' share of George Mason's population has decreased from 16.6% to 14.1%.

George Mason is more Hispanic than neighboring Kings Park West (11.2% Hispanic), Braddock (7.4% Hispanic), Fairfax Station (11.7% Hispanic), and Long Branch (14% Hispanic). George Mason is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfax (18.9% Hispanic).

George Mason's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of George Mason, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in George Mason is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. George Mason ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George Mason's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of George Mason's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

George Mason is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Park West (0.4% Native American/Other), Fairfax Station (0.3% Native American/Other), and Long Branch (0.2% Native American/Other). George Mason is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfax (1.2% Native American/Other), and Braddock (1% Native American/Other).

George Mason's Multiracial Population

543 residents of George Mason, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in George Mason is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. George Mason ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, George Mason's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of George Mason's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.5%.

George Mason is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfax (4.1% Multiracial), and Kings Park West (5.2% Multiracial). George Mason is less Multiracial than neighboring Braddock (6.3% Multiracial), Fairfax Station (6.5% Multiracial), and Long Branch (6.7% 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.