Groveton, VA Demographics

A map of Groveton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,071	5,538	36.4%	35.2%
Hispanic	4,107	5,277	29.5%	33.6%
Black	2,755	2,868	19.8%	18.2%
Asian	1,361	1,303	9.8%	8.3%
Multiracial	533	610	3.8%	3.9%
Native American/Other	104	129	0.7%	0.8%

Groveton, Virginia has an estimated population of 13,931, a large decrease from the 15,725 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.4% White, 29.5% Hispanic, 19.8% Black, 9.8% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Groveton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Groveton has become slightly more racially diverse since 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 Groveton, that probability was 72.2% in 2020 and 73.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Groveton is ranked the 96th 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). Groveton was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Groveton's White Population

5,071 residents of Groveton, or 36.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Groveton is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Groveton ranks 604th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groveton's White population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Groveton's population has increased from 35.2% to 36.4%.

Groveton is more White than neighboring Hybla Valley (18.9% White), and Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) (14.5% White). Groveton is less White than neighboring Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) (52.5% White), Hayfield (72.1% White), and Huntington (49.1% White).

Groveton's Black Population

2,755 residents of Groveton, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Groveton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Groveton ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groveton's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Black residents' share of Groveton's population has increased from 18.2% to 19.8%.

Groveton is more Black than neighboring Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) (7.3% Black), Hayfield (6.7% Black), and Huntington (13.8% Black). Groveton is less Black than neighboring Hybla Valley (24.6% Black), and Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) (28.6% Black).

Groveton's Asian Population

1,361 residents of Groveton, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Groveton is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Groveton ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groveton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of Groveton's population has increased from 8.3% to 9.8%.

Groveton is more Asian than neighboring Hybla Valley (9.6% Asian), Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) (7.9% Asian), and Hayfield (7.8% Asian). Groveton is less Asian than neighboring Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) (11.2% Asian), and Huntington (10.1% Asian).

Groveton's Hispanic Population

4,107 residents of Groveton, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Groveton is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Groveton ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groveton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Groveton's population has decreased from 33.6% to 29.5%.

Groveton is more Hispanic than neighboring Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) (22.4% Hispanic), Hayfield (5.7% Hispanic), and Huntington (18.4% Hispanic). Groveton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hybla Valley (41.5% Hispanic), and Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) (46% Hispanic).

Groveton's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Groveton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Groveton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Groveton ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groveton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Groveton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Groveton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hayfield (0.2% Native American/Other). Groveton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hybla Valley (1.3% Native American/Other), Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) (1% Native American/Other), and Huntington (2.1% Native American/Other).

Groveton's Multiracial Population

533 residents of Groveton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Groveton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Groveton ranks 359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Groveton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Groveton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Groveton is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) (2.3% Multiracial). Groveton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hybla Valley (4.1% Multiracial), Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) (5.6% Multiracial), Hayfield (7.5% Multiracial), and Huntington (6.4% 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.