Mason Neck, VA Demographics

A map of Mason Neck's Population by Race

Mason Neck, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,039, a less than 1% change from the 2,025 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 5.9% Asian, 5.6% Multiracial, 5.4% Black, and 2.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mason Neck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mason Neck has become considerably more 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 Mason Neck, that probability was 41.8% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mason Neck is ranked the 281st 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). Mason Neck was ranked the 277th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mason Neck's White Population

1,300 residents of Mason Neck, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mason Neck is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Mason Neck ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mason Neck's White population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Mason Neck's population has decreased from 75.3% to 63.8%.

Mason Neck is more White than neighboring Lorton (31.2% White), Indian Head (39% White), Woodbridge (20.9% White), and Fort Belvoir (48.1% White). Mason Neck is less White than neighboring Potomac Heights (69.5% White).

Mason Neck's Black Population

110 residents of Mason Neck, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mason Neck is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Mason Neck ranks 438th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mason Neck's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. Black residents' share of Mason Neck's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.4%.

Mason Neck is less Black than neighboring Lorton (27.8% Black), Indian Head (45.5% Black), Woodbridge (21.1% Black), Potomac Heights (6.5% Black), and Fort Belvoir (19.5% Black).

Mason Neck's Asian Population

120 residents of Mason Neck, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mason Neck is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Mason Neck ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mason Neck's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. Asian residents' share of Mason Neck's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.9%.

Mason Neck is more Asian than neighboring Indian Head (1.2% Asian), Potomac Heights (1.6% Asian), and Fort Belvoir (1.6% Asian). Mason Neck is less Asian than neighboring Lorton (17.9% Asian), and Woodbridge (7.2% Asian).

Mason Neck's Hispanic Population

349 residents of Mason Neck, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mason Neck is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Mason Neck ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mason Neck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mason Neck's population has increased from 8.1% to 17.1%.

Mason Neck is more Hispanic than neighboring Lorton (14% Hispanic), Indian Head (9% Hispanic), Potomac Heights (13.1% Hispanic), and Fort Belvoir (16.1% Hispanic). Mason Neck is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodbridge (46.3% Hispanic).

Mason Neck's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Mason Neck, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mason Neck is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mason Neck ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mason Neck's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 104.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mason Neck's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.2%.

Mason Neck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lorton (1.2% Native American/Other), Indian Head (0% Native American/Other), Woodbridge (0.7% Native American/Other), Potomac Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fort Belvoir (2% Native American/Other).

Mason Neck's Multiracial Population

115 residents of Mason Neck, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mason Neck is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Mason Neck ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mason Neck's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mason Neck's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.6%.

Mason Neck is more Multiracial than neighboring Indian Head (5.2% Multiracial), and Woodbridge (3.8% Multiracial). Mason Neck is less Multiracial than neighboring Lorton (8% Multiracial), Potomac Heights (8.7% Multiracial), and Fort Belvoir (12.7% 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.