South Run, VA Demographics

A map of South Run's Population by Race

South Run, Virginia has an estimated population of 6,600, a slight increase from the 6,462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.9% White, 19.7% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 5.3% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Run, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Run has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 South Run, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Run is ranked the 177th 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). South Run was ranked the 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Run's White Population

3,955 residents of South Run, or 59.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Run is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. South Run ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Run's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of South Run's population has decreased from 68.5% to 59.9%.

South Run is more White than neighboring Burke (52.4% White), Newington Forest (52.2% White), Burke Centre (56.8% White), and Laurel Hill (30.7% White). South Run is less White than neighboring Crosspointe (60.1% White).

South Run's Black Population

352 residents of South Run, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Run is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. South Run ranks 386th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Run's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of South Run's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.3%.

South Run is less Black than neighboring Crosspointe (12.2% Black), Burke (7.9% Black), Newington Forest (6.9% Black), Burke Centre (6.2% Black), and Laurel Hill (28.5% Black).

South Run's Asian Population

1,302 residents of South Run, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Run is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. South Run ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Run's Asian population has grown by an estimated 56.7%. Asian residents' share of South Run's population has increased from 12.9% to 19.7%.

South Run is more Asian than neighboring Crosspointe (13.1% Asian), Burke (16.9% Asian), Newington Forest (15.5% Asian), Burke Centre (15.8% Asian), and Laurel Hill (18.1% Asian).

South Run's Hispanic Population

521 residents of South Run, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Run is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. South Run ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Run's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Run's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.9%.

South Run is more Hispanic than neighboring Crosspointe (7.5% Hispanic). South Run is less Hispanic than neighboring Burke (16.3% Hispanic), Newington Forest (17.9% Hispanic), Burke Centre (12.9% Hispanic), and Laurel Hill (14.3% Hispanic).

South Run's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of South Run, 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 South Run is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Run ranks 486th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Run's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 115.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Run's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

South Run is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crosspointe (0.4% Native American/Other), and Newington Forest (0.7% Native American/Other). South Run is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burke Centre (0.9% Native American/Other), and Laurel Hill (1% Native American/Other).

South Run's Multiracial Population

414 residents of South Run, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Run is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Run ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Run's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Run's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

South Run is more Multiracial than neighboring Burke (5.9% Multiracial). South Run is less Multiracial than neighboring Crosspointe (6.8% Multiracial), Newington Forest (6.6% Multiracial), Burke Centre (7.4% Multiracial), and Laurel Hill (7.4% 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.