Montclair, VA Demographics

A map of Montclair's Population by Race

Montclair, Virginia has an estimated population of 22,387, a less than 1% change from the 22,279 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% White, 18.9% Black, 12.1% Hispanic, 11.0% Asian, 8.8% Multiracial, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montclair, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montclair 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 Montclair, that probability was 68.1% in 2020 and 70.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montclair is ranked the 57th 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). Montclair was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montclair's White Population

10,533 residents of Montclair, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montclair is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Montclair ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Montclair's population has decreased from 49.5% to 47.0%.

Montclair is more White than neighboring Dale City (23.4% White), Dumfries (20.5% White), Leesylvania (21.4% White), Potomac Mills (37.3% White), and Triangle (19.3% White).

Montclair's Black Population

4,239 residents of Montclair, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montclair is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Montclair ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Montclair's population has decreased from 21.0% to 18.9%.

Montclair is less Black than neighboring Dale City (23.2% Black), Dumfries (26.7% Black), Leesylvania (43.1% Black), Potomac Mills (19.4% Black), and Triangle (40.7% Black).

Montclair's Asian Population

2,456 residents of Montclair, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montclair is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Montclair ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Asian residents' share of Montclair's population has increased from 8.2% to 11.0%.

Montclair is more Asian than neighboring Dumfries (3.4% Asian), and Leesylvania (9.5% Asian). Montclair is less Asian than neighboring Dale City (11.9% Asian), Potomac Mills (17.4% Asian), and Triangle (14.4% Asian).

Montclair's Hispanic Population

2,719 residents of Montclair, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montclair is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Montclair ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Montclair's population has decreased from 13.8% to 12.1%.

Montclair is less Hispanic than neighboring Dale City (33.8% Hispanic), Dumfries (36.9% Hispanic), Leesylvania (18.3% Hispanic), Potomac Mills (24% Hispanic), and Triangle (22.1% Hispanic).

Montclair's Native American/Other Population

474 residents of Montclair, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montclair is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Montclair ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 123.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montclair's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Montclair is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dale City (1.1% Native American/Other), Leesylvania (0.3% Native American/Other), Potomac Mills (0.2% Native American/Other), and Triangle (0.1% Native American/Other).

Montclair's Multiracial Population

1,966 residents of Montclair, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montclair is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Montclair ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Montclair's population has increased from 6.5% to 8.8%.

Montclair is more Multiracial than neighboring Dale City (6.5% Multiracial), Leesylvania (7.4% Multiracial), Potomac Mills (1.8% Multiracial), and Triangle (3.4% Multiracial). Montclair is less Multiracial than neighboring Dumfries (10.4% 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.