Reston, VA Demographics

A map of Reston's Population by Race

Reston, Virginia has an estimated population of 64,414, a slight increase from the 63,226 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% White, 16.4% Hispanic, 10.9% Asian, 7.9% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Reston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Reston has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Reston, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 61.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Reston is ranked the 15th 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). Reston was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Reston's White Population

37,086 residents of Reston, or 57.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Reston is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Reston ranks 451st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reston's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Reston's population has decreased from 59.6% to 57.6%.

Reston is more White than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (55.8% White), and Herndon (36% White). Reston is less White than neighboring Difficult Run (69.2% White), Dranesville (69.2% White), and Franklin Farm (59.9% White).

Reston's Black Population

5,104 residents of Reston, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Reston is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Reston ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reston's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Black residents' share of Reston's population has decreased from 9.2% to 7.9%.

Reston is more Black than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (1.8% Black), Difficult Run (1% Black), Dranesville (4.7% Black), and Franklin Farm (3.1% Black). Reston is less Black than neighboring Herndon (8.1% Black).

Reston's Asian Population

7,016 residents of Reston, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Reston is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Reston ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reston's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Reston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.9%.

Reston is less Asian than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (13.8% Asian), Herndon (16.1% Asian), Difficult Run (16.5% Asian), Dranesville (14% Asian), and Franklin Farm (22.6% Asian).

Reston's Hispanic Population

10,550 residents of Reston, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Reston is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Reston ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Reston's population has increased from 13.7% to 16.4%.

Reston is more Hispanic than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (10.7% Hispanic), Difficult Run (5.1% Hispanic), Dranesville (7.2% Hispanic), and Franklin Farm (7.9% Hispanic). Reston is less Hispanic than neighboring Herndon (34.6% Hispanic).

Reston's Native American/Other Population

496 residents of Reston, 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 Reston is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Reston ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Reston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Reston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (0% Native American/Other), Herndon (0.2% Native American/Other), Dranesville (0% Native American/Other), and Franklin Farm (0.4% Native American/Other). Reston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Difficult Run (2.1% Native American/Other).

Reston's Multiracial Population

4,162 residents of Reston, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Reston is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Reston ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Reston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Reston's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.5%.

Reston is more Multiracial than neighboring Herndon (5% Multiracial), Difficult Run (6.1% Multiracial), Dranesville (4.8% Multiracial), and Franklin Farm (6.3% Multiracial). Reston is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (17.9% 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.