Narrows, VA Demographics

A map of Narrows's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,883	1,965	97.3%	93.9%
Hispanic	34	37	1.8%	1.8%
Black	9	22	0.5%	1.1%
Multiracial	8	60	0.4%	2.9%
Native American/Other	1	2	0.1%	0.1%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Narrows, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,935, a decrease from the 2,093 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% White, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Narrows, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Narrows has become considerably 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 Narrows, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 5.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Narrows is ranked the 286th 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). Narrows was ranked the 271st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Narrows's White Population

1,883 residents of Narrows, or 97.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Narrows is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Narrows ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narrows's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Narrows's population has increased from 93.9% to 97.3%.

Narrows is more White than neighboring Rich Creek (92.9% White), Peterstown (75.6% White), and Pearisburg (88.5% White). Narrows is less White than neighboring Glen Lyn (98.5% White), and Ripplemead (100% White).

Narrows's Black Population

9 residents of Narrows, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Narrows is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Narrows ranks 575th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narrows's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Black residents' share of Narrows's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Narrows is more Black than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Black), and Ripplemead (0% Black). Narrows is less Black than neighboring Peterstown (13.1% Black), and Pearisburg (10.7% Black).

Narrows's Asian Population

0 residents of Narrows, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Narrows is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Narrows ranks 478th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narrows's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Narrows's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Narrows's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Narrows, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Narrows is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Narrows ranks 539th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narrows's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Narrows's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Narrows is more Hispanic than neighboring Rich Creek (0.4% Hispanic), Glen Lyn (1.5% Hispanic), Pearisburg (0.4% Hispanic), and Ripplemead (0% Hispanic). Narrows is less Hispanic than neighboring Peterstown (5.4% Hispanic).

Narrows's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Narrows, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Narrows is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Narrows ranks 577th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narrows's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Narrows's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Narrows is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Native American/Other), Peterstown (0% Native American/Other), Pearisburg (0% Native American/Other), and Ripplemead (0% Native American/Other). Narrows is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rich Creek (1.9% Native American/Other).

Narrows's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Narrows, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Narrows is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Narrows ranks 509th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narrows's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Narrows's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.4%.

Narrows is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen Lyn (0% Multiracial), and Ripplemead (0% Multiracial). Narrows is less Multiracial than neighboring Rich Creek (4.3% Multiracial), and Peterstown (5.9% 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.