Laurel Hill, VA Demographics

A map of Laurel Hill's Population by Race

Laurel Hill, Virginia has an estimated population of 7,450, a large decrease from the 8,307 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 30.7% White, 28.5% Black, 18.1% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laurel Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill, that probability was 75.9% in 2020 and 76.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laurel Hill is ranked the 166th 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). Laurel Hill was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laurel Hill's White Population

2,290 residents of Laurel Hill, or 30.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laurel Hill is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Laurel Hill ranks 611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Hill's White population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of Laurel Hill's population has decreased from 31.8% to 30.7%.

Laurel Hill is less White than neighboring Lorton (31.2% White), Occoquan (65.6% White), Crosspointe (60.1% White), Newington Forest (52.2% White), and Newington (40.9% White).

Laurel Hill's Black Population

2,121 residents of Laurel Hill, or 28.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laurel Hill is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Laurel Hill ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Hill's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Black residents' share of Laurel Hill's population has increased from 22.5% to 28.5%.

Laurel Hill is more Black than neighboring Lorton (27.8% Black), Occoquan (9.9% Black), Crosspointe (12.2% Black), Newington Forest (6.9% Black), and Newington (16.8% Black).

Laurel Hill's Asian Population

1,346 residents of Laurel Hill, or 18.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laurel Hill is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Laurel Hill ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Hill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.7%. Asian residents' share of Laurel Hill's population has decreased from 26.9% to 18.1%.

Laurel Hill is more Asian than neighboring Lorton (17.9% Asian), Occoquan (6.4% Asian), Crosspointe (13.1% Asian), Newington Forest (15.5% Asian), and Newington (15.7% Asian).

Laurel Hill's Hispanic Population

1,062 residents of Laurel Hill, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laurel Hill is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Laurel Hill ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Hill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Laurel Hill's population has increased from 10.2% to 14.3%.

Laurel Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring Lorton (14% Hispanic), and Crosspointe (7.5% Hispanic). Laurel Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Occoquan (15.6% Hispanic), Newington Forest (17.9% Hispanic), and Newington (20.2% Hispanic).

Laurel Hill's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Laurel Hill, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laurel Hill is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Laurel Hill ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Hill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laurel Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Laurel Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Occoquan (0% Native American/Other), Crosspointe (0.4% Native American/Other), and Newington Forest (0.7% Native American/Other). Laurel Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lorton (1.2% Native American/Other), and Newington (1.9% Native American/Other).

Laurel Hill's Multiracial Population

554 residents of Laurel Hill, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laurel Hill is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Laurel Hill ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laurel Hill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Laurel Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Laurel Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Occoquan (2.5% Multiracial), Crosspointe (6.8% Multiracial), Newington Forest (6.6% Multiracial), and Newington (4.5% Multiracial). Laurel Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Lorton (8% 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.