Saxis, VA Demographics

A map of Saxis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	187	166	85.8%	96.5%
Multiracial	31	2	14.2%	1.2%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Saxis, Virginia has an estimated population of 218, a large increase from the 172 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 14.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saxis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saxis 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 Saxis, that probability was 6.8% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saxis is ranked the 570th 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). Saxis was ranked the 605th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saxis's White Population

187 residents of Saxis, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saxis is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Saxis ranks 22nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxis's White population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Saxis's population has decreased from 96.5% to 85.8%.

Saxis is more White than neighboring Makemie Park (51.3% White), Bloxom (54.1% White), Hallwood (73.8% White), and Crisfield (51.8% White). Saxis is less White than neighboring Sanford (100% White).

Saxis's Black Population

0 residents of Saxis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saxis is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Saxis ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxis's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Saxis's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Saxis is less Black than neighboring Makemie Park (48.7% Black), Bloxom (24.9% Black), and Crisfield (27% Black).

Saxis's Asian Population

0 residents of Saxis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saxis is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Saxis ranks 410th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Saxis's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Saxis is less Asian than neighboring Bloxom (2.1% Asian), and Crisfield (2.5% Asian).

Saxis's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Saxis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saxis is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Saxis ranks 597th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Saxis's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Saxis is less Hispanic than neighboring Bloxom (2.6% Hispanic), Hallwood (25% Hispanic), and Crisfield (11.8% Hispanic).

Saxis's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Saxis, 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 Saxis is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Saxis ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxis's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Saxis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Saxis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crisfield (1.1% Native American/Other).

Saxis's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Saxis, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saxis is higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Saxis ranks 646th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1450.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Saxis's population has increased from 1.2% to 14.2%.

Saxis is more Multiracial than neighboring Sanford (0% Multiracial), Makemie Park (0% Multiracial), Hallwood (1.3% Multiracial), and Crisfield (5.8% Multiracial). Saxis is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloxom (16.3% 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.