Low Moor, VA Demographics

A map of Low Moor's Population by Race

Low Moor, Virginia has an estimated population of 430, an increase from the 402 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 4.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Low Moor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Low Moor has become considerably less 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 Low Moor, that probability was 19.3% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Low Moor is ranked the 501st 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). Low Moor was ranked the 493rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Low Moor's White Population

409 residents of Low Moor, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Low Moor is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Low Moor ranks 147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Moor's White population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Low Moor's population has increased from 89.6% to 95.1%.

Low Moor is more White than neighboring Clifton Forge (80.4% White), and Iron Gate (90.1% White). Low Moor is less White than neighboring Selma (100% White), Glen Wilton (100% White), and Cliftondale Park (100% White).

Low Moor's Black Population

21 residents of Low Moor, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Low Moor is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Low Moor ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Moor's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Black residents' share of Low Moor's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.9%.

Low Moor is more Black than neighboring Selma (0% Black), Glen Wilton (0% Black), Cliftondale Park (0% Black), and Iron Gate (3.8% Black). Low Moor is less Black than neighboring Clifton Forge (15.3% Black).

Low Moor's Asian Population

0 residents of Low Moor, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Low Moor is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Low Moor ranks 505th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Moor's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Low Moor's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Low Moor is less Asian than neighboring Clifton Forge (0.1% Asian).

Low Moor's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Low Moor, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Low Moor is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Low Moor ranks 611th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Moor's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Low Moor's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Low Moor is less Hispanic than neighboring Clifton Forge (2.1% Hispanic), and Iron Gate (0.9% Hispanic).

Low Moor's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Low Moor, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Low Moor is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Low Moor ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Moor's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Low Moor's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Low Moor is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clifton Forge (0.4% Native American/Other), and Iron Gate (0.5% Native American/Other).

Low Moor's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Low Moor, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Low Moor is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Low Moor ranks 530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Low Moor's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Low Moor's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Low Moor is less Multiracial than neighboring Clifton Forge (1.7% Multiracial), and Iron Gate (4.7% 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.