Great Falls, VA Demographics

A map of Great Falls's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,721	10,659	63.8%	66.8%
Asian	3,611	3,160	23.7%	19.8%
Multiracial	766	864	5.0%	5.4%
Hispanic	552	847	3.6%	5.3%
Native American/Other	331	123	2.2%	0.8%
Black	247	300	1.6%	1.9%

Great Falls, Virginia has an estimated population of 15,228, a decrease from the 15,953 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 23.7% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Great Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Great Falls has become 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 Great Falls, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Great Falls is ranked the 92nd 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). Great Falls was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Great Falls's White Population

9,721 residents of Great Falls, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Great Falls is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Great Falls ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Great Falls's population has decreased from 66.8% to 63.8%.

Great Falls is more White than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (55.8% White), and Travilah (49.3% White). Great Falls is less White than neighboring Lowes Island (65.5% White), Dranesville (69.2% White), and Wolf Trap (67.3% White).

Great Falls's Black Population

247 residents of Great Falls, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Great Falls is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Great Falls ranks 526th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Black residents' share of Great Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Great Falls is more Black than neighboring Wolf Trap (1.2% Black). Great Falls is less Black than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (1.8% Black), Lowes Island (3.6% Black), Dranesville (4.7% Black), and Travilah (5% Black).

Great Falls's Asian Population

3,611 residents of Great Falls, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Great Falls is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Great Falls ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Great Falls's population has increased from 19.8% to 23.7%.

Great Falls is more Asian than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (13.8% Asian), Lowes Island (15.8% Asian), Dranesville (14% Asian), and Wolf Trap (19.8% Asian). Great Falls is less Asian than neighboring Travilah (33.5% Asian).

Great Falls's Hispanic Population

552 residents of Great Falls, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Great Falls is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Great Falls ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Great Falls's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.6%.

Great Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (10.7% Hispanic), Lowes Island (7.7% Hispanic), Dranesville (7.2% Hispanic), Travilah (7.4% Hispanic), and Wolf Trap (5.1% Hispanic).

Great Falls's Native American/Other Population

331 residents of Great Falls, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Great Falls ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 169.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Great Falls's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.2%.

Great Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (0% Native American/Other), Lowes Island (0.4% Native American/Other), Dranesville (0% Native American/Other), Travilah (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wolf Trap (0.3% Native American/Other).

Great Falls's Multiracial Population

766 residents of Great Falls, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Great Falls ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Great Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Great Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Dranesville (4.8% Multiracial), and Travilah (4.1% Multiracial). Great Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (17.9% Multiracial), Lowes Island (6.9% Multiracial), and Wolf Trap (6.1% 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.