Merrimac, VA Demographics

A map of Merrimac's Population by Race

Merrimac, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,733, a decrease from the 2,858 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 4.5% Black, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Merrimac, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Merrimac has become 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 Merrimac, that probability was 43.0% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Merrimac is ranked the 255th 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). Merrimac was ranked the 246th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Merrimac's White Population

2,068 residents of Merrimac, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Merrimac is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Merrimac ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrimac's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Merrimac's population has increased from 74.4% to 75.7%.

Merrimac is more White than neighboring Blacksburg (75% White), and Belview (57.3% White). Merrimac is less White than neighboring Christiansburg (82.6% White), Prices Fork (83.9% White), and Plum Creek (88.9% White).

Merrimac's Black Population

123 residents of Merrimac, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Merrimac is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Merrimac ranks 407th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrimac's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Black residents' share of Merrimac's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.5%.

Merrimac is more Black than neighboring Blacksburg (3.9% Black), Prices Fork (2.3% Black), and Plum Creek (2.7% Black). Merrimac is less Black than neighboring Christiansburg (5.9% Black), and Belview (24.5% Black).

Merrimac's Asian Population

154 residents of Merrimac, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Merrimac is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Merrimac ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrimac's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Asian residents' share of Merrimac's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.6%.

Merrimac is more Asian than neighboring Christiansburg (3.5% Asian), Prices Fork (2.3% Asian), Belview (0.5% Asian), and Plum Creek (0% Asian). Merrimac is less Asian than neighboring Blacksburg (11.4% Asian).

Merrimac's Hispanic Population

216 residents of Merrimac, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Merrimac is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Merrimac ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrimac's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Merrimac's population has decreased from 9.0% to 7.9%.

Merrimac is more Hispanic than neighboring Blacksburg (4.9% Hispanic), Christiansburg (4.2% Hispanic), Prices Fork (0.8% Hispanic), and Plum Creek (0% Hispanic). Merrimac is less Hispanic than neighboring Belview (12.1% Hispanic).

Merrimac's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Merrimac, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Merrimac is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Merrimac ranks 374th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrimac's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Merrimac's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.3%.

Merrimac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blacksburg (1% Native American/Other), Christiansburg (1.2% Native American/Other), Prices Fork (1.2% Native American/Other), Belview (0% Native American/Other), and Plum Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Merrimac's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Merrimac, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Merrimac is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Merrimac ranks 344th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Merrimac's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Merrimac's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.0%.

Merrimac is more Multiracial than neighboring Christiansburg (2.5% Multiracial). Merrimac is less Multiracial than neighboring Blacksburg (3.7% Multiracial), Prices Fork (9.4% Multiracial), Belview (5.6% Multiracial), and Plum Creek (8.4% 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.