Greenbriar, VA Demographics

A map of Greenbriar's Population by Race

Greenbriar, Virginia has an estimated population of 8,243, a slight decrease from the 8,421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.5% White, 23.9% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenbriar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenbriar has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Greenbriar, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenbriar is ranked the 152nd 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). Greenbriar was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenbriar's White Population

4,243 residents of Greenbriar, or 51.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenbriar is lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Greenbriar ranks 513th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbriar's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Greenbriar's population has decreased from 52.7% to 51.5%.

Greenbriar is more White than neighboring Navy (33.3% White), Fair Lakes (35.7% White), Fair Oaks (43% White), and Chantilly (35.7% White). Greenbriar is less White than neighboring Franklin Farm (59.9% White).

Greenbriar's Black Population

595 residents of Greenbriar, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenbriar is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Greenbriar ranks 412th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbriar's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.2%. Black residents' share of Greenbriar's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.2%.

Greenbriar is more Black than neighboring Navy (3.3% Black), Franklin Farm (3.1% Black), and Chantilly (3.4% Black). Greenbriar is less Black than neighboring Fair Oaks (12.3% Black).

Greenbriar's Asian Population

1,967 residents of Greenbriar, or 23.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenbriar is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Greenbriar ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbriar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Asian residents' share of Greenbriar's population has decreased from 25.2% to 23.9%.

Greenbriar is more Asian than neighboring Franklin Farm (22.6% Asian). Greenbriar is less Asian than neighboring Navy (49.5% Asian), Fair Lakes (39.6% Asian), Fair Oaks (28.7% Asian), and Chantilly (37.9% Asian).

Greenbriar's Hispanic Population

1,121 residents of Greenbriar, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenbriar is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Greenbriar ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbriar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenbriar's population has increased from 11.4% to 13.6%.

Greenbriar is more Hispanic than neighboring Navy (5.2% Hispanic), Fair Lakes (7.9% Hispanic), Fair Oaks (11.2% Hispanic), and Franklin Farm (7.9% Hispanic). Greenbriar is less Hispanic than neighboring Chantilly (19.1% Hispanic).

Greenbriar's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Greenbriar, 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 Greenbriar is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenbriar ranks 361st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbriar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenbriar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Greenbriar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin Farm (0.4% Native American/Other), and Chantilly (0.4% Native American/Other). Greenbriar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Navy (4.4% Native American/Other), Fair Lakes (4.2% Native American/Other), and Fair Oaks (0.8% Native American/Other).

Greenbriar's Multiracial Population

279 residents of Greenbriar, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenbriar is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Greenbriar ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbriar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenbriar's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.4%.

Greenbriar is less Multiracial than neighboring Navy (4.3% Multiracial), Fair Lakes (5.4% Multiracial), Fair Oaks (4.1% Multiracial), Franklin Farm (6.3% Multiracial), and Chantilly (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.