Navy, VA Demographics

A map of Navy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	1,900	2,169	49.5%	50.1%
White	1,280	1,560	33.3%	36.1%
Hispanic	200	156	5.2%	3.6%
Native American/Other	169	19	4.4%	0.4%
Multiracial	164	185	4.3%	4.3%
Black	126	238	3.3%	5.5%

Navy, Virginia has an estimated population of 3,839, a large decrease from the 4,327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.5% Asian, 33.3% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Native American/Other, 4.3% Multiracial, and 3.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Navy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Navy has become 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 Navy, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Navy is ranked the 223rd 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). Navy was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Navy's White Population

1,280 residents of Navy, or 33.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Navy is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Navy ranks 596th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navy's White population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. White residents' share of Navy's population has decreased from 36.1% to 33.3%.

Navy is more White than neighboring Sully Square (25.6% White). Navy is less White than neighboring Greenbriar (51.5% White), Franklin Farm (59.9% White), Fair Lakes (35.7% White), and Fair Oaks (43% White).

Navy's Black Population

126 residents of Navy, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Navy is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Navy ranks 400th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navy's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Black residents' share of Navy's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.3%.

Navy is more Black than neighboring Franklin Farm (3.1% Black), and Sully Square (2.6% Black). Navy is less Black than neighboring Greenbriar (7.2% Black), Fair Lakes (7.2% Black), and Fair Oaks (12.3% Black).

Navy's Asian Population

1,900 residents of Navy, or 49.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Navy is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Navy ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Asian residents' share of Navy's population has decreased from 50.1% to 49.5%.

Navy is more Asian than neighboring Greenbriar (23.9% Asian), Franklin Farm (22.6% Asian), Fair Lakes (39.6% Asian), and Fair Oaks (28.7% Asian). Navy is less Asian than neighboring Sully Square (60.8% Asian).

Navy's Hispanic Population

200 residents of Navy, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Navy is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Navy ranks 399th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Navy's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.2%.

Navy is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenbriar (13.6% Hispanic), Franklin Farm (7.9% Hispanic), Fair Lakes (7.9% Hispanic), Fair Oaks (11.2% Hispanic), and Sully Square (8.4% Hispanic).

Navy's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Navy, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Navy is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Navy ranks 466th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navy's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 789.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Navy's population has increased from 0.4% to 4.4%.

Navy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenbriar (0.5% Native American/Other), Franklin Farm (0.4% Native American/Other), Fair Lakes (4.2% Native American/Other), Fair Oaks (0.8% Native American/Other), and Sully Square (1.3% Native American/Other).

Navy's Multiracial Population

164 residents of Navy, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Navy is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Navy ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Navy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Navy is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenbriar (3.4% Multiracial), Fair Oaks (4.1% Multiracial), and Sully Square (1.3% Multiracial). Navy is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin Farm (6.3% Multiracial), and Fair Lakes (5.4% 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.