Leesylvania, VA Demographics

A map of Leesylvania's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	9,315	8,428	43.1%	39.8%
White	4,622	4,817	21.4%	22.7%
Hispanic	3,967	3,483	18.3%	16.4%
Asian	2,057	2,889	9.5%	13.6%
Multiracial	1,610	1,362	7.4%	6.4%
Native American/Other	61	214	0.3%	1.0%

Leesylvania, Virginia has an estimated population of 21,632, a slight increase from the 21,193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.1% Black, 21.4% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 9.5% Asian, 7.4% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leesylvania, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leesylvania has become less 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 Leesylvania, that probability was 74.0% in 2020 and 72.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leesylvania is ranked the 58th 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). Leesylvania was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leesylvania's White Population

4,622 residents of Leesylvania, or 21.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leesylvania is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Leesylvania ranks 643rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesylvania's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Leesylvania's population has decreased from 22.7% to 21.4%.

Leesylvania is more White than neighboring Cherry Hill (19% White), Woodbridge (20.9% White), and Dumfries (20.5% White). Leesylvania is less White than neighboring Potomac Mills (37.3% White), and Montclair (47% White).

Leesylvania's Black Population

9,315 residents of Leesylvania, or 43.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leesylvania is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Leesylvania ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesylvania's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Black residents' share of Leesylvania's population has increased from 39.8% to 43.1%.

Leesylvania is more Black than neighboring Woodbridge (21.1% Black), Potomac Mills (19.4% Black), Montclair (18.9% Black), and Dumfries (26.7% Black). Leesylvania is less Black than neighboring Cherry Hill (49.1% Black).

Leesylvania's Asian Population

2,057 residents of Leesylvania, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leesylvania is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Leesylvania ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesylvania's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Asian residents' share of Leesylvania's population has decreased from 13.6% to 9.5%.

Leesylvania is more Asian than neighboring Woodbridge (7.2% Asian), and Dumfries (3.4% Asian). Leesylvania is less Asian than neighboring Cherry Hill (11.7% Asian), Potomac Mills (17.4% Asian), and Montclair (11% Asian).

Leesylvania's Hispanic Population

3,967 residents of Leesylvania, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leesylvania is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Leesylvania ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesylvania's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Leesylvania's population has increased from 16.4% to 18.3%.

Leesylvania is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Hill (15.2% Hispanic), and Montclair (12.1% Hispanic). Leesylvania is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodbridge (46.3% Hispanic), Potomac Mills (24% Hispanic), and Dumfries (36.9% Hispanic).

Leesylvania's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Leesylvania, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leesylvania is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Leesylvania ranks 136th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesylvania's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leesylvania's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Leesylvania is more Native American/Other than neighboring Potomac Mills (0.2% Native American/Other). Leesylvania is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cherry Hill (0.5% Native American/Other), Woodbridge (0.7% Native American/Other), Montclair (2.1% Native American/Other), and Dumfries (2.1% Native American/Other).

Leesylvania's Multiracial Population

1,610 residents of Leesylvania, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leesylvania is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Leesylvania ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesylvania's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Leesylvania's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.4%.

Leesylvania is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Hill (4.5% Multiracial), Woodbridge (3.8% Multiracial), and Potomac Mills (1.8% Multiracial). Leesylvania is less Multiracial than neighboring Montclair (8.8% Multiracial), and Dumfries (10.4% 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.