Port Royal, VA Demographics

A map of Port Royal's Population by Race

Port Royal, Virginia has an estimated population of 89, a dramatic decrease from the 196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 12.4% Black, 7.9% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Royal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Royal has become considerably less 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 Royal, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 42.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Royal is ranked the 630th 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 Royal was ranked the 590th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Royal's White Population

66 residents of Port Royal, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Royal is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Port Royal ranks 501st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's White population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. White residents' share of Port Royal's population has increased from 54.1% to 74.2%.

Port Royal is more White than neighboring King George (73.6% White), Passapatanzy (40% White), and Dahlgren (54.8% White). Port Royal is less White than neighboring Fairview Beach (85.6% White), and Bowling Green (76.5% White).

Port Royal's Black Population

11 residents of Port Royal, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Royal is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Port Royal ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.5%. Black residents' share of Port Royal's population has decreased from 32.1% to 12.4%.

Port Royal is more Black than neighboring Fairview Beach (0% Black), and Passapatanzy (11.2% Black). Port Royal is less Black than neighboring King George (15.5% Black), Bowling Green (15.8% Black), and Dahlgren (23.2% Black).

Port Royal's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Royal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Royal is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Port Royal ranks 312th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Royal's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Port Royal is less Asian than neighboring King George (0.6% Asian), Fairview Beach (2.8% Asian), Bowling Green (0.2% Asian), and Dahlgren (0.2% Asian).

Port Royal's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Port Royal, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Royal is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Port Royal ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Royal's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.9%.

Port Royal is more Hispanic than neighboring King George (3% Hispanic), Fairview Beach (0% Hispanic), and Bowling Green (0.8% Hispanic). Port Royal is less Hispanic than neighboring Passapatanzy (37.8% Hispanic), and Dahlgren (8.4% Hispanic).

Port Royal's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Royal, 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 Royal is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Royal ranks 135th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Royal's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Port Royal is less Native American/Other than neighboring King George (4.8% Native American/Other), Bowling Green (2.6% Native American/Other), and Dahlgren (1.3% Native American/Other).

Port Royal's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Port Royal, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Royal is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Port Royal ranks 486th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Royal's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.6%.

Port Royal is more Multiracial than neighboring King George (2.5% Multiracial), and Bowling Green (4.2% Multiracial). Port Royal is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview Beach (11.7% Multiracial), Passapatanzy (11% Multiracial), and Dahlgren (12.1% 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.