Nassawadox, VA Demographics

A map of Nassawadox's Population by Race

Nassawadox, Virginia has an estimated population of 590, a large increase from the 533 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.7% White, 36.1% Black, 17.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nassawadox, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nassawadox has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Nassawadox, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nassawadox is ranked the 451st 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). Nassawadox was ranked the 449th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nassawadox's White Population

258 residents of Nassawadox, or 43.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nassawadox is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Nassawadox ranks 502nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nassawadox's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Nassawadox's population has decreased from 54.0% to 43.7%.

Nassawadox is more White than neighboring Exmore (41.1% White), Belle Haven (43.5% White), and Savage Town (0% White). Nassawadox is less White than neighboring Franktown (100% White), and Willis Wharf (87.8% White).

Nassawadox's Black Population

213 residents of Nassawadox, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nassawadox is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Nassawadox ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nassawadox's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Nassawadox's population has decreased from 37.7% to 36.1%.

Nassawadox is more Black than neighboring Franktown (0% Black), Exmore (34.4% Black), and Willis Wharf (0% Black). Nassawadox is less Black than neighboring Belle Haven (47.6% Black), and Savage Town (100% Black).

Nassawadox's Asian Population

3 residents of Nassawadox, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nassawadox is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Nassawadox ranks 419th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nassawadox's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Nassawadox's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Nassawadox is more Asian than neighboring Franktown (0% Asian), Willis Wharf (0% Asian), Belle Haven (0% Asian), and Savage Town (0% Asian). Nassawadox is less Asian than neighboring Exmore (1.5% Asian).

Nassawadox's Hispanic Population

103 residents of Nassawadox, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nassawadox is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Nassawadox ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nassawadox's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 212.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Nassawadox's population has increased from 6.2% to 17.5%.

Nassawadox is more Hispanic than neighboring Franktown (0% Hispanic), Willis Wharf (12.2% Hispanic), Belle Haven (2.8% Hispanic), and Savage Town (0% Hispanic). Nassawadox is less Hispanic than neighboring Exmore (17.6% Hispanic).

Nassawadox's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Nassawadox, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nassawadox is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Nassawadox ranks 496th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nassawadox's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nassawadox's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Nassawadox is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franktown (0% Native American/Other), Exmore (0% Native American/Other), Willis Wharf (0% Native American/Other), and Savage Town (0% Native American/Other). Nassawadox is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Haven (1.2% Native American/Other).

Nassawadox's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Nassawadox, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nassawadox is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Nassawadox ranks 650th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nassawadox's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Nassawadox's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Nassawadox is more Multiracial than neighboring Franktown (0% Multiracial), Willis Wharf (0% Multiracial), and Savage Town (0% Multiracial). Nassawadox is less Multiracial than neighboring Exmore (5.4% Multiracial), and Belle Haven (4.9% 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.