McLean, VA Demographics

A map of McLean's Population by Race

McLean, Virginia has an estimated population of 49,627, a slight decrease from the 50,773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% White, 20.8% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of McLean, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McLean has become slightly 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 McLean, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McLean is ranked the 17th 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). McLean was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McLean's White Population

32,352 residents of McLean, or 65.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McLean is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. McLean ranks 408th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLean's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of McLean's population has increased from 64.7% to 65.2%.

McLean is more White than neighboring Pimmit Hills (51.9% White), Tysons (45% White), and Idylwood (44.7% White). McLean is less White than neighboring Cabin John (67.3% White), and Glen Echo (80.4% White).

McLean's Black Population

855 residents of McLean, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McLean is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. McLean ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLean's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Black residents' share of McLean's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

McLean is more Black than neighboring Pimmit Hills (1.2% Black), and Glen Echo (0.4% Black). McLean is less Black than neighboring Tysons (7.6% Black), Cabin John (4.8% Black), and Idylwood (7.7% Black).

McLean's Asian Population

10,298 residents of McLean, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McLean is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. McLean ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLean's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of McLean's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.8%.

McLean is more Asian than neighboring Cabin John (8.9% Asian), Idylwood (20.5% Asian), and Glen Echo (8% Asian). McLean is less Asian than neighboring Pimmit Hills (32.6% Asian), and Tysons (28.4% Asian).

McLean's Hispanic Population

3,135 residents of McLean, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McLean is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. McLean ranks 288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLean's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of McLean's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

McLean is more Hispanic than neighboring Cabin John (5.5% Hispanic). McLean is less Hispanic than neighboring Pimmit Hills (9.7% Hispanic), Tysons (12.9% Hispanic), Idylwood (20% Hispanic), and Glen Echo (9.1% Hispanic).

McLean's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of McLean, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McLean is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. McLean ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLean's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of McLean's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

McLean is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pimmit Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Glen Echo (0% Native American/Other). McLean is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tysons (1.4% Native American/Other), Cabin John (1.8% Native American/Other), and Idylwood (2.5% Native American/Other).

McLean's Multiracial Population

2,751 residents of McLean, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McLean is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. McLean ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McLean's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of McLean's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

McLean is more Multiracial than neighboring Pimmit Hills (4.6% Multiracial), Tysons (4.7% Multiracial), Idylwood (4.5% Multiracial), and Glen Echo (2.2% Multiracial). McLean is less Multiracial than neighboring Cabin John (11.7% 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.