Painter, VA Demographics

A map of Painter's Population by Race

Painter, Virginia has an estimated population of 305, a large increase from the 272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.0% White, 21.6% Hispanic, 19.0% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Painter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Painter has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Painter, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Painter is ranked the 533rd 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). Painter was ranked the 547th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Painter's White Population

177 residents of Painter, or 58.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Painter is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Painter ranks 507th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Painter's White population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. White residents' share of Painter's population has increased from 53.7% to 58.0%.

Painter is more White than neighboring Cats Bridge (5.5% White), Savage Town (0% White), Keller (47.6% White), and Belle Haven (43.5% White). Painter is less White than neighboring Mappsburg (100% White).

Painter's Black Population

58 residents of Painter, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Painter is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Painter ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Painter's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Black residents' share of Painter's population has decreased from 31.3% to 19.0%.

Painter is more Black than neighboring Mappsburg (0% Black). Painter is less Black than neighboring Cats Bridge (63% Black), Savage Town (100% Black), Keller (46.5% Black), and Belle Haven (47.6% Black).

Painter's Asian Population

0 residents of Painter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Painter is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Painter ranks 538th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Painter's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Painter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Painter's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Painter, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Painter is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Painter ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Painter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Painter's population has increased from 14.0% to 21.6%.

Painter is more Hispanic than neighboring Mappsburg (0% Hispanic), Savage Town (0% Hispanic), Keller (2.4% Hispanic), and Belle Haven (2.8% Hispanic). Painter is less Hispanic than neighboring Cats Bridge (31.5% Hispanic).

Painter's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Painter, 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 Painter is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Painter ranks 500th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Painter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Haven (1.2% Native American/Other).

Painter's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Painter, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Painter is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Painter ranks 666th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Painter's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Painter's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Painter is more Multiracial than neighboring Mappsburg (0% Multiracial), Cats Bridge (0% Multiracial), and Savage Town (0% Multiracial). Painter is less Multiracial than neighboring Keller (3.5% 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.