Lakeside, VA Demographics

A map of Lakeside's Population by Race

Lakeside, Virginia has an estimated population of 12,654, an increase from the 12,203 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.7% White, 17.6% Black, 10.9% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeside has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Lakeside, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeside is ranked the 105th 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). Lakeside was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeside's White Population

8,063 residents of Lakeside, or 63.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeside is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Lakeside ranks 406th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Lakeside's population has decreased from 64.8% to 63.7%.

Lakeside is more White than neighboring Dumbarton (45.2% White), Laurel (43% White), Chamberlayne (36.3% White), Glen Allen (47.9% White), and Richmond (41.4% White).

Lakeside's Black Population

2,223 residents of Lakeside, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Lakeside ranks 221st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Black residents' share of Lakeside's population has increased from 15.9% to 17.6%.

Lakeside is less Black than neighboring Dumbarton (25.4% Black), Laurel (27.9% Black), Chamberlayne (54.9% Black), Glen Allen (28.9% Black), and Richmond (40.6% Black).

Lakeside's Asian Population

355 residents of Lakeside, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeside is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Lakeside ranks 177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Asian residents' share of Lakeside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Lakeside is more Asian than neighboring Richmond (2.1% Asian). Lakeside is less Asian than neighboring Dumbarton (5.8% Asian), Laurel (8% Asian), Chamberlayne (2.9% Asian), and Glen Allen (13.8% Asian).

Lakeside's Hispanic Population

1,374 residents of Lakeside, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeside ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.9%.

Lakeside is more Hispanic than neighboring Chamberlayne (2.2% Hispanic), Glen Allen (3.3% Hispanic), and Richmond (10.7% Hispanic). Lakeside is less Hispanic than neighboring Dumbarton (16.6% Hispanic), and Laurel (15.1% Hispanic).

Lakeside's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Lakeside, 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 Lakeside is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeside ranks 238th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lakeside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dumbarton (0.2% Native American/Other), Chamberlayne (0.4% Native American/Other), and Glen Allen (0.2% Native American/Other). Lakeside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Richmond (0.7% Native American/Other).

Lakeside's Multiracial Population

573 residents of Lakeside, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeside ranks 251st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Lakeside is more Multiracial than neighboring Chamberlayne (3.3% Multiracial). Lakeside is less Multiracial than neighboring Dumbarton (6.7% Multiracial), Laurel (5.4% Multiracial), Glen Allen (5.8% Multiracial), and Richmond (4.6% 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.