Independent Hill, VA Demographics

A map of Independent Hill's Population by Race

Independent Hill, Virginia has an estimated population of 10,853, an increase from the 10,165 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% White, 19.6% Hispanic, 12.9% Black, 8.2% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, and 2.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Independent Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Independent Hill 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 Independent Hill, that probability was 65.8% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independent Hill is ranked the 121st 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). Independent Hill was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independent Hill's White Population

5,692 residents of Independent Hill, or 52.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independent Hill is lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Independent Hill ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independent Hill's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Independent Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 52.4%.

Independent Hill is more White than neighboring Dale City (23.4% White), Montclair (47% White), County Center (36% White), and Potomac Mills (37.3% White). Independent Hill is less White than neighboring Buckhall (55.4% White).

Independent Hill's Black Population

1,396 residents of Independent Hill, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independent Hill is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Independent Hill ranks 201st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independent Hill's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Black residents' share of Independent Hill's population has decreased from 18.0% to 12.9%.

Independent Hill is more Black than neighboring Buckhall (8.9% Black). Independent Hill is less Black than neighboring Dale City (23.2% Black), Montclair (18.9% Black), County Center (20.3% Black), and Potomac Mills (19.4% Black).

Independent Hill's Asian Population

888 residents of Independent Hill, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independent Hill is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Independent Hill ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independent Hill's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Asian residents' share of Independent Hill's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.2%.

Independent Hill is more Asian than neighboring Buckhall (7.6% Asian). Independent Hill is less Asian than neighboring Dale City (11.9% Asian), Montclair (11% Asian), County Center (10.2% Asian), and Potomac Mills (17.4% Asian).

Independent Hill's Hispanic Population

2,128 residents of Independent Hill, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independent Hill is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Independent Hill ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independent Hill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Independent Hill's population has increased from 15.1% to 19.6%.

Independent Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring Montclair (12.1% Hispanic). Independent Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Dale City (33.8% Hispanic), County Center (21.9% Hispanic), Buckhall (21.5% Hispanic), and Potomac Mills (24% Hispanic).

Independent Hill's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Independent Hill, 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 Independent Hill is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Independent Hill ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independent Hill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 189.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independent Hill's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.2%.

Independent Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dale City (1.1% Native American/Other), Montclair (2.1% Native American/Other), County Center (0% Native American/Other), Buckhall (0.1% Native American/Other), and Potomac Mills (0.2% Native American/Other).

Independent Hill's Multiracial Population

509 residents of Independent Hill, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independent Hill is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Independent Hill ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independent Hill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Independent Hill's population has decreased from 6.8% to 4.7%.

Independent Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Potomac Mills (1.8% Multiracial). Independent Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Dale City (6.5% Multiracial), Montclair (8.8% Multiracial), County Center (11.6% Multiracial), and Buckhall (6.6% 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.