Idylwood, VA Demographics

A map of Idylwood's Population by Race

Idylwood, Virginia has an estimated population of 17,559, a slight decrease from the 17,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.7% White, 20.5% Asian, 20.0% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, and 2.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Idylwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Idylwood has become 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 Idylwood, that probability was 69.9% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Idylwood is ranked the 75th 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). Idylwood was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Idylwood's White Population

7,843 residents of Idylwood, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Idylwood is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Idylwood ranks 551st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idylwood's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Idylwood's population has increased from 44.2% to 44.7%.

Idylwood is more White than neighboring West Falls Church (38.9% White). Idylwood is less White than neighboring Pimmit Hills (51.9% White), Dunn Loring (57% White), Falls Church (68% White), and Tysons (45% White).

Idylwood's Black Population

1,350 residents of Idylwood, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Idylwood is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Idylwood ranks 406th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idylwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Black residents' share of Idylwood's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.7%.

Idylwood is more Black than neighboring Pimmit Hills (1.2% Black), Dunn Loring (2.5% Black), West Falls Church (4.2% Black), Falls Church (3.5% Black), and Tysons (7.6% Black).

Idylwood's Asian Population

3,607 residents of Idylwood, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Idylwood is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Idylwood ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idylwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Idylwood's population has decreased from 24.2% to 20.5%.

Idylwood is more Asian than neighboring West Falls Church (15.9% Asian), and Falls Church (9.1% Asian). Idylwood is less Asian than neighboring Pimmit Hills (32.6% Asian), Dunn Loring (26.6% Asian), and Tysons (28.4% Asian).

Idylwood's Hispanic Population

3,519 residents of Idylwood, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Idylwood is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Idylwood ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idylwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Idylwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.0%.

Idylwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Pimmit Hills (9.7% Hispanic), Dunn Loring (6.9% Hispanic), Falls Church (10.8% Hispanic), and Tysons (12.9% Hispanic). Idylwood is less Hispanic than neighboring West Falls Church (36% Hispanic).

Idylwood's Native American/Other Population

442 residents of Idylwood, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Idylwood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Idylwood ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idylwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 174.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Idylwood's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.5%.

Idylwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pimmit Hills (0% Native American/Other), Dunn Loring (1.6% Native American/Other), West Falls Church (1% Native American/Other), Falls Church (1.3% Native American/Other), and Tysons (1.4% Native American/Other).

Idylwood's Multiracial Population

798 residents of Idylwood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Idylwood is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Idylwood ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Idylwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Idylwood's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.5%.

Idylwood is more Multiracial than neighboring West Falls Church (4% Multiracial). Idylwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Pimmit Hills (4.6% Multiracial), Dunn Loring (5.4% Multiracial), Falls Church (7.2% Multiracial), and Tysons (4.7% 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.