Port Republic, VA Demographics

A map of Port Republic's Population by Race

Port Republic, Virginia has an estimated population of 510, a large increase from the 408 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Republic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Republic has become considerably 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 Port Republic, that probability was 10.0% in 2020 and 20.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Republic is ranked the 477th 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). Port Republic was ranked the 491st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Republic's White Population

452 residents of Port Republic, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Republic is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Port Republic ranks 45th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Republic's White population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Port Republic's population has decreased from 94.9% to 88.6%.

Port Republic is more White than neighboring Grottoes (80.6% White), Harriston (70.7% White), Weyers Cave (67.6% White), Massanetta Springs (81.6% White), and McGaheysville (50.6% White).

Port Republic's Black Population

0 residents of Port Republic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Republic is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Port Republic ranks 627th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Port Republic is less Black than neighboring Grottoes (2.6% Black), Harriston (8.6% Black), Weyers Cave (8.6% Black), Massanetta Springs (4.2% Black), and McGaheysville (1.2% Black).

Port Republic's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Republic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Republic is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Port Republic ranks 370th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Republic's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Republic's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Port Republic is less Asian than neighboring Grottoes (0.1% Asian), and Massanetta Springs (2.4% Asian).

Port Republic's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Port Republic, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Republic is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Port Republic ranks 520th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Republic's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 625.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Republic's population has increased from 2.0% to 11.4%.

Port Republic is more Hispanic than neighboring Grottoes (6.2% Hispanic), Harriston (4.1% Hispanic), and Massanetta Springs (7.4% Hispanic). Port Republic is less Hispanic than neighboring Weyers Cave (13.6% Hispanic), and McGaheysville (44% Hispanic).

Port Republic's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Republic, 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 Port Republic is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Republic ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Republic's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Republic's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Port Republic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grottoes (0.5% Native American/Other), Harriston (3.6% Native American/Other), Weyers Cave (0.7% Native American/Other), and Massanetta Springs (1% Native American/Other).

Port Republic's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Port Republic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Republic is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Port Republic ranks 666th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Republic's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Republic's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Port Republic is less Multiracial than neighboring Grottoes (10.1% Multiracial), Harriston (13% Multiracial), Weyers Cave (9.5% Multiracial), Massanetta Springs (3.4% Multiracial), and McGaheysville (4.1% 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.