Manassas, VA Demographics

A map of Manassas's Population by Race

Manassas, Virginia has an estimated population of 42,976, a less than 1% change from the 42,772 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.9% Hispanic, 33.3% White, 11.8% Black, 5.6% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manassas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manassas is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Manassas, that probability was 67.7% in 2020 and 67.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manassas is ranked the 26th 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). Manassas was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manassas's White Population

14,320 residents of Manassas, or 33.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manassas is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Manassas ranks 606th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manassas's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Manassas's population has decreased from 34.6% to 33.3%.

Manassas is more White than neighboring Loch Lomond (21.6% White), Innovation (12.7% White), Sudley (19.6% White), and Manassas Park (26.4% White). Manassas is less White than neighboring Buckhall (55.4% White).

Manassas's Black Population

5,058 residents of Manassas, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manassas is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Manassas ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manassas's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Manassas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.8%.

Manassas is more Black than neighboring Loch Lomond (2.8% Black), Sudley (7.6% Black), and Buckhall (8.9% Black). Manassas is less Black than neighboring Innovation (70.7% Black), and Manassas Park (13.6% Black).

Manassas's Asian Population

2,386 residents of Manassas, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manassas is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Manassas ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manassas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Asian residents' share of Manassas's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.6%.

Manassas is more Asian than neighboring Loch Lomond (2.6% Asian), and Innovation (0.8% Asian). Manassas is less Asian than neighboring Sudley (8.4% Asian), Buckhall (7.6% Asian), and Manassas Park (10.2% Asian).

Manassas's Hispanic Population

18,865 residents of Manassas, or 43.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manassas is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Manassas ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manassas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Manassas's population has increased from 42.9% to 43.9%.

Manassas is more Hispanic than neighboring Innovation (0.9% Hispanic), and Buckhall (21.5% Hispanic). Manassas is less Hispanic than neighboring Loch Lomond (72% Hispanic), Sudley (60.3% Hispanic), and Manassas Park (46.8% Hispanic).

Manassas's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Manassas, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manassas is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Manassas ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manassas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manassas's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Manassas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loch Lomond (0.2% Native American/Other), Innovation (0% Native American/Other), Buckhall (0.1% Native American/Other), and Manassas Park (0% Native American/Other). Manassas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sudley (1.1% Native American/Other).

Manassas's Multiracial Population

2,178 residents of Manassas, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manassas is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Manassas ranks 388th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manassas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Manassas's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.1%.

Manassas is more Multiracial than neighboring Loch Lomond (0.8% Multiracial), Sudley (3% Multiracial), and Manassas Park (3% Multiracial). Manassas is less Multiracial than neighboring Innovation (15% Multiracial), and Buckhall (6.6% 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.