McNair, VA Demographics

A map of McNair's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	8,004	9,502	35.3%	44.0%
White	7,020	5,283	31.0%	24.5%
Black	3,379	3,618	14.9%	16.8%
Hispanic	2,546	2,255	11.2%	10.4%
Multiracial	1,356	781	6.0%	3.6%
Native American/Other	350	159	1.5%	0.7%

McNair, Virginia has an estimated population of 22,655, an increase from the 21,598 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.3% Asian, 31.0% White, 14.9% Black, 11.2% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of McNair, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McNair has become more racially diverse since 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 McNair, that probability was 70.6% in 2020 and 74.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McNair is ranked the 55th 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). McNair was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McNair's White Population

7,020 residents of McNair, or 31.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McNair is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. McNair ranks 633rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McNair's White population has grown by an estimated 32.9%. White residents' share of McNair's population has increased from 24.5% to 31.0%.

McNair is more White than neighboring Hutchison (16.5% White), and Sully Square (25.6% White). McNair is less White than neighboring Floris (47.4% White), Herndon (36% White), and Oak Grove (36.1% White).

McNair's Black Population

3,379 residents of McNair, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McNair is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. McNair ranks 211th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McNair's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of McNair's population has decreased from 16.8% to 14.9%.

McNair is more Black than neighboring Hutchison (9.7% Black), Floris (1.6% Black), Herndon (8.1% Black), and Sully Square (2.6% Black). McNair is less Black than neighboring Oak Grove (16.2% Black).

McNair's Asian Population

8,004 residents of McNair, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McNair is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. McNair ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McNair's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of McNair's population has decreased from 44.0% to 35.3%.

McNair is more Asian than neighboring Hutchison (14.8% Asian), Herndon (16.1% Asian), and Oak Grove (31.5% Asian). McNair is less Asian than neighboring Floris (39% Asian), and Sully Square (60.8% Asian).

McNair's Hispanic Population

2,546 residents of McNair, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McNair is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. McNair ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McNair's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of McNair's population has increased from 10.4% to 11.2%.

McNair is more Hispanic than neighboring Floris (6.7% Hispanic), and Sully Square (8.4% Hispanic). McNair is less Hispanic than neighboring Hutchison (51.8% Hispanic), Herndon (34.6% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (14.8% Hispanic).

McNair's Native American/Other Population

350 residents of McNair, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McNair is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. McNair ranks 312th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McNair's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 120.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of McNair's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

McNair is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hutchison (0.6% Native American/Other), Floris (0.2% Native American/Other), Herndon (0.2% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Sully Square (1.3% Native American/Other).

McNair's Multiracial Population

1,356 residents of McNair, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McNair is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. McNair ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McNair's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.6%. Multiracial residents' share of McNair's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.0%.

McNair is more Multiracial than neighboring Floris (5% Multiracial), Herndon (5% Multiracial), Oak Grove (1.4% Multiracial), and Sully Square (1.3% Multiracial). McNair is less Multiracial than neighboring Hutchison (6.5% 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.