Herndon, VA Demographics

A map of Herndon's Population by Race

Herndon, Virginia has an estimated population of 24,672, a less than 1% change from the 24,655 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.0% White, 34.6% Hispanic, 16.1% Asian, 8.1% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Herndon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Herndon 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 Herndon, that probability was 71.5% in 2020 and 71.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Herndon is ranked the 47th 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). Herndon was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Herndon's White Population

8,878 residents of Herndon, or 36.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Herndon is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Herndon ranks 610th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herndon's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Herndon's population has increased from 32.5% to 36.0%.

Herndon is more White than neighboring Hutchison (16.5% White), McNair (31% White), and Sterling (25.7% White). Herndon is less White than neighboring Dranesville (69.2% White), and Oak Grove (36.1% White).

Herndon's Black Population

2,007 residents of Herndon, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Herndon is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Herndon ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herndon's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Herndon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Herndon is more Black than neighboring Dranesville (4.7% Black), and Sterling (7.2% Black). Herndon is less Black than neighboring Hutchison (9.7% Black), McNair (14.9% Black), and Oak Grove (16.2% Black).

Herndon's Asian Population

3,961 residents of Herndon, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Herndon is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Herndon ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herndon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Herndon's population has decreased from 17.5% to 16.1%.

Herndon is more Asian than neighboring Hutchison (14.8% Asian), Dranesville (14% Asian), and Sterling (15.1% Asian). Herndon is less Asian than neighboring McNair (35.3% Asian), and Oak Grove (31.5% Asian).

Herndon's Hispanic Population

8,548 residents of Herndon, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Herndon is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Herndon ranks 17th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herndon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Herndon's population has decreased from 37.5% to 34.6%.

Herndon is more Hispanic than neighboring Dranesville (7.2% Hispanic), McNair (11.2% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (14.8% Hispanic). Herndon is less Hispanic than neighboring Hutchison (51.8% Hispanic), and Sterling (49.2% Hispanic).

Herndon's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Herndon, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Herndon is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Herndon ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herndon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Herndon's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Herndon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dranesville (0% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other). Herndon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hutchison (0.6% Native American/Other), McNair (1.5% Native American/Other), and Sterling (1.2% Native American/Other).

Herndon's Multiracial Population

1,232 residents of Herndon, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Herndon is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Herndon ranks 436th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herndon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Herndon's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.0%.

Herndon is more Multiracial than neighboring Dranesville (4.8% Multiracial), Oak Grove (1.4% Multiracial), and Sterling (1.6% Multiracial). Herndon is less Multiracial than neighboring Hutchison (6.5% Multiracial), and McNair (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.