Rushmere, VA Demographics

A map of Rushmere's Population by Race

Rushmere, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,033, a large decrease from the 1,175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.1% White, 25.8% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rushmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rushmere 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 Rushmere, that probability was 56.5% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rushmere is ranked the 377th 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). Rushmere was ranked the 350th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rushmere's White Population

724 residents of Rushmere, or 70.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rushmere is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Rushmere ranks 534th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rushmere's White population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. White residents' share of Rushmere's population has increased from 47.7% to 70.1%.

Rushmere is more White than neighboring Newport News (39.2% White), and Benns Church (33.4% White). Rushmere is less White than neighboring Smithfield (74.4% White), Scotland (90.1% White), and Surry (75% White).

Rushmere's Black Population

266 residents of Rushmere, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rushmere is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Rushmere ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rushmere's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Rushmere's population has decreased from 45.3% to 25.8%.

Rushmere is more Black than neighboring Smithfield (17.6% Black), Scotland (0% Black), and Surry (17.9% Black). Rushmere is less Black than neighboring Newport News (40.6% Black), and Benns Church (55.3% Black).

Rushmere's Asian Population

0 residents of Rushmere, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rushmere is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Rushmere ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Rushmere is less Asian than neighboring Smithfield (0.3% Asian), Newport News (3.3% Asian), and Benns Church (0.2% Asian).

Rushmere's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Rushmere, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rushmere is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Rushmere ranks 608th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rushmere's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rushmere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Rushmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Scotland (0% Hispanic). Rushmere is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithfield (2.1% Hispanic), Newport News (10.8% Hispanic), Surry (5.2% Hispanic), and Benns Church (2.3% Hispanic).

Rushmere's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rushmere, 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 Rushmere is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rushmere ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rushmere's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rushmere's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Rushmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smithfield (2.3% Native American/Other), Newport News (1.1% Native American/Other), and Benns Church (0.1% Native American/Other).

Rushmere's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Rushmere, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rushmere is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rushmere ranks 321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rushmere's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rushmere's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.

Rushmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithfield (3.3% Multiracial), and Surry (1.9% Multiracial). Rushmere is less Multiracial than neighboring Scotland (9.9% Multiracial), Newport News (5% Multiracial), and Benns Church (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.