Pantops, VA Demographics

A map of Pantops's Population by Race

Pantops, Virginia has an estimated population of 4,665, a less than 1% change from the 4,682 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 15.1% Black, 14.7% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pantops, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pantops has become considerably more 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 Pantops, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pantops is ranked the 208th 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). Pantops was ranked the 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pantops's White Population

2,882 residents of Pantops, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pantops is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Pantops ranks 351st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pantops's White population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Pantops's population has decreased from 71.4% to 61.8%.

Pantops is more White than neighboring Rio (43.5% White), and University of Virginia (57.4% White). Pantops is less White than neighboring Charlottesville (64.2% White), Rivanna (85.7% White), and Keswick (99.3% White).

Pantops's Black Population

703 residents of Pantops, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pantops is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Pantops ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pantops's Black population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Black residents' share of Pantops's population has increased from 10.4% to 15.1%.

Pantops is more Black than neighboring University of Virginia (13.2% Black), Rivanna (3.5% Black), and Keswick (0.7% Black). Pantops is less Black than neighboring Charlottesville (15.5% Black), and Rio (26% Black).

Pantops's Asian Population

685 residents of Pantops, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pantops is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Pantops ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pantops's Asian population has grown by an estimated 113.4%. Asian residents' share of Pantops's population has increased from 6.9% to 14.7%.

Pantops is more Asian than neighboring Charlottesville (7% Asian), Rio (3.8% Asian), Rivanna (2.9% Asian), and Keswick (0% Asian). Pantops is less Asian than neighboring University of Virginia (18.6% Asian).

Pantops's Hispanic Population

107 residents of Pantops, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pantops is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Pantops ranks 271st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pantops's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Pantops's population has decreased from 6.3% to 2.3%.

Pantops is more Hispanic than neighboring Keswick (0% Hispanic). Pantops is less Hispanic than neighboring Charlottesville (6.9% Hispanic), Rio (22.2% Hispanic), and University of Virginia (6% Hispanic).

Pantops's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Pantops, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pantops is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pantops ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pantops's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Pantops's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Pantops is more Native American/Other than neighboring Charlottesville (0.7% Native American/Other), Rio (0% Native American/Other), University of Virginia (0.4% Native American/Other), Rivanna (0.7% Native American/Other), and Keswick (0% Native American/Other).

Pantops's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Pantops, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pantops is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pantops ranks 330th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pantops's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pantops's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.3%.

Pantops is more Multiracial than neighboring Rio (4.5% Multiracial), University of Virginia (4.3% Multiracial), Rivanna (4.8% Multiracial), and Keswick (0% Multiracial). Pantops is less Multiracial than neighboring Charlottesville (5.7% 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.