North Shore, VA Demographics

A map of North Shore's Population by Race

North Shore, Virginia has an estimated population of 3,638, an increase from the 3,332 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Shore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Shore has become more 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 North Shore, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 12.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Shore is ranked the 226th 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). North Shore was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Shore's White Population

3,393 residents of North Shore, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Shore is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. North Shore ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Shore's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of North Shore's population has decreased from 94.6% to 93.3%.

North Shore is more White than neighboring Union Hall (89.4% White), and Penhook (85.5% White). North Shore is less White than neighboring Westlake Corner (94.5% White), Moneta (100% White), and Stewartsville (97% White).

North Shore's Black Population

31 residents of North Shore, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Shore is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. North Shore ranks 601st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Shore's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.2%. Black residents' share of North Shore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

North Shore is more Black than neighboring Westlake Corner (0.6% Black), Moneta (0% Black), and Stewartsville (0% Black). North Shore is less Black than neighboring Union Hall (1.1% Black), and Penhook (2.1% Black).

North Shore's Asian Population

0 residents of North Shore, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Shore is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. North Shore ranks 455th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

North Shore is less Asian than neighboring Union Hall (1% Asian), Westlake Corner (0.4% Asian), and Penhook (11.7% Asian).

North Shore's Hispanic Population

93 residents of North Shore, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Shore is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. North Shore ranks 574th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Shore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 97.9%. Hispanic residents' share of North Shore's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.6%.

North Shore is more Hispanic than neighboring Westlake Corner (0% Hispanic), Penhook (0% Hispanic), Moneta (0% Hispanic), and Stewartsville (0% Hispanic). North Shore is less Hispanic than neighboring Union Hall (6.4% Hispanic).

North Shore's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Shore, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Shore is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Shore ranks 526th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Shore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Shore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Shore's Multiracial Population

121 residents of North Shore, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Shore is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. North Shore ranks 535th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Shore's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Multiracial residents' share of North Shore's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.3%.

North Shore is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Hall (2% Multiracial), Penhook (0.7% Multiracial), Moneta (0% Multiracial), and Stewartsville (3% Multiracial). North Shore is less Multiracial than neighboring Westlake Corner (4.4% 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.