Long Branch, VA Demographics

A map of Long Branch's Population by Race

Long Branch, Virginia has an estimated population of 7,034, a large decrease from the 7,890 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.9% White, 16.3% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Long Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Long Branch has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Long Branch, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Long Branch is ranked the 174th 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). Long Branch was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Long Branch's White Population

4,210 residents of Long Branch, or 59.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Long Branch is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Long Branch ranks 477th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Long Branch's population has increased from 56.6% to 59.9%.

Long Branch is more White than neighboring Kings Park West (59.8% White), Fairfax (51.1% White), and Kings Park (55.6% White). Long Branch is less White than neighboring Mantua (66.7% White), and Wakefield (63.2% White).

Long Branch's Black Population

214 residents of Long Branch, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Long Branch is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Long Branch ranks 471st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Long Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Long Branch is more Black than neighboring Kings Park (1.8% Black). Long Branch is less Black than neighboring Mantua (3.4% Black), Kings Park West (6% Black), Wakefield (4.8% Black), and Fairfax (6.3% Black).

Long Branch's Asian Population

1,146 residents of Long Branch, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Long Branch is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Long Branch ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Asian residents' share of Long Branch's population has decreased from 25.7% to 16.3%.

Long Branch is more Asian than neighboring Kings Park (14.5% Asian). Long Branch is less Asian than neighboring Mantua (17.5% Asian), Kings Park West (17.4% Asian), Wakefield (17% Asian), and Fairfax (18.4% Asian).

Long Branch's Hispanic Population

983 residents of Long Branch, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Long Branch is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Long Branch ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Long Branch's population has increased from 9.7% to 14.0%.

Long Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Mantua (7.8% Hispanic), Kings Park West (11.2% Hispanic), and Wakefield (9.1% Hispanic). Long Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfax (18.9% Hispanic), and Kings Park (22.2% Hispanic).

Long Branch's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Long Branch, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Long Branch is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Long Branch ranks 444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Long Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Long Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mantua (0% Native American/Other), and Kings Park (0% Native American/Other). Long Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Park West (0.4% Native American/Other), Wakefield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fairfax (1.2% Native American/Other).

Long Branch's Multiracial Population

469 residents of Long Branch, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Long Branch is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Long Branch ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Long Branch's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.7%.

Long Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Mantua (4.6% Multiracial), Kings Park West (5.2% Multiracial), Wakefield (5.3% Multiracial), Fairfax (4.1% Multiracial), and Kings Park (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.