Merrifield, VA Demographics

A map of Merrifield's Population by Race

Merrifield, Virginia has an estimated population of 20,698, a slight increase from the 20,488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.0% White, 35.8% Asian, 14.2% Hispanic, 7.3% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Merrifield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Merrifield has become slightly 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 Merrifield, that probability was 70.6% in 2020 and 71.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Merrifield is ranked the 65th 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). Merrifield was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Merrifield's White Population

7,459 residents of Merrifield, or 36.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Merrifield is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Merrifield ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrifield's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Merrifield's population has decreased from 40.8% to 36.0%.

Merrifield is less White than neighboring Dunn Loring (57% White), Woodburn (48.1% White), Mantua (66.7% White), Vienna (64.7% White), and Idylwood (44.7% White).

Merrifield's Black Population

1,508 residents of Merrifield, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Merrifield is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Merrifield ranks 368th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrifield's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Merrifield's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.3%.

Merrifield is more Black than neighboring Dunn Loring (2.5% Black), Woodburn (3.7% Black), Mantua (3.4% Black), and Vienna (4.5% Black). Merrifield is less Black than neighboring Idylwood (7.7% Black).

Merrifield's Asian Population

7,415 residents of Merrifield, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Merrifield is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Merrifield ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrifield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Asian residents' share of Merrifield's population has increased from 31.2% to 35.8%.

Merrifield is more Asian than neighboring Dunn Loring (26.6% Asian), Woodburn (30.2% Asian), Mantua (17.5% Asian), Vienna (14.1% Asian), and Idylwood (20.5% Asian).

Merrifield's Hispanic Population

2,942 residents of Merrifield, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Merrifield is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Merrifield ranks 97th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrifield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Merrifield's population has decreased from 15.1% to 14.2%.

Merrifield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dunn Loring (6.9% Hispanic), Mantua (7.8% Hispanic), and Vienna (8.5% Hispanic). Merrifield is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodburn (15.8% Hispanic), and Idylwood (20% Hispanic).

Merrifield's Native American/Other Population

376 residents of Merrifield, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Merrifield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Merrifield ranks 329th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrifield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 159.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Merrifield's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.8%.

Merrifield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dunn Loring (1.6% Native American/Other), Woodburn (0.6% Native American/Other), Mantua (0% Native American/Other), and Vienna (1.1% Native American/Other). Merrifield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Idylwood (2.5% Native American/Other).

Merrifield's Multiracial Population

998 residents of Merrifield, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Merrifield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Merrifield ranks 115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrifield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Merrifield's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%.

Merrifield is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodburn (1.6% Multiracial), Mantua (4.6% Multiracial), and Idylwood (4.5% Multiracial). Merrifield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunn Loring (5.4% Multiracial), and Vienna (7.1% 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.