Purcellville, VA Demographics

A map of Purcellville's Population by Race

Purcellville, Virginia has an estimated population of 8,973, a less than 1% change from the 8,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic, 7.1% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Purcellville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Purcellville 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 Purcellville, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Purcellville is ranked the 139th 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). Purcellville was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Purcellville's White Population

6,666 residents of Purcellville, or 74.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Purcellville is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Purcellville ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcellville's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Purcellville's population has decreased from 75.8% to 74.3%.

Purcellville is less White than neighboring Hamilton (85.4% White), Round Hill (83.6% White), Hillsboro (98.6% White), Waterford (100% White), and Shannondale (85.7% White).

Purcellville's Black Population

641 residents of Purcellville, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Purcellville is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Purcellville ranks 449th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcellville's Black population has grown by an estimated 89.1%. Black residents' share of Purcellville's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.1%.

Purcellville is more Black than neighboring Hamilton (0.5% Black), Round Hill (1.3% Black), Hillsboro (0% Black), Waterford (0% Black), and Shannondale (0% Black).

Purcellville's Asian Population

218 residents of Purcellville, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Purcellville is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Purcellville ranks 157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcellville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Asian residents' share of Purcellville's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.4%.

Purcellville is more Asian than neighboring Hamilton (1.7% Asian), Round Hill (0.3% Asian), Hillsboro (0% Asian), Waterford (0% Asian), and Shannondale (0.9% Asian).

Purcellville's Hispanic Population

1,052 residents of Purcellville, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Purcellville is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Purcellville ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcellville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Purcellville's population has increased from 10.1% to 11.7%.

Purcellville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamilton (7.5% Hispanic), Hillsboro (0% Hispanic), Waterford (0% Hispanic), and Shannondale (4.5% Hispanic). Purcellville is less Hispanic than neighboring Round Hill (13.6% Hispanic).

Purcellville's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Purcellville, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Purcellville is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Purcellville ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcellville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Purcellville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Purcellville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hamilton (0.5% Native American/Other), Round Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), Hillsboro (0% Native American/Other), Waterford (0% Native American/Other), and Shannondale (0% Native American/Other).

Purcellville's Multiracial Population

319 residents of Purcellville, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Purcellville is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Purcellville ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purcellville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Purcellville's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.6%.

Purcellville is more Multiracial than neighboring Round Hill (1% Multiracial), Hillsboro (1.4% Multiracial), and Waterford (0% Multiracial). Purcellville is less Multiracial than neighboring Hamilton (4.4% Multiracial), and Shannondale (8.8% 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.