Stanley, VA Demographics

A map of Stanley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,857	1,579	91.3%	92.7%
Black	97	9	4.8%	0.5%
Hispanic	41	65	2.0%	3.8%
Multiracial	37	43	1.8%	2.5%
Asian	2	4	0.1%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Stanley, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,034, a large increase from the 1,703 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 4.8% Black, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stanley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stanley 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 Stanley, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanley is ranked the 282nd 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). Stanley was ranked the 294th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanley's White Population

1,857 residents of Stanley, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanley is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Stanley ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's White population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Stanley's population has decreased from 92.7% to 91.3%.

Stanley is more White than neighboring Luray (90.5% White), Shenandoah (83.1% White), New Market (85.2% White), Elkton (89.2% White), and Mount Jackson (59.8% White).

Stanley's Black Population

97 residents of Stanley, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanley is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Stanley ranks 607th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Black population has grown by an estimated 977.8%. Black residents' share of Stanley's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.8%.

Stanley is more Black than neighboring Shenandoah (1.6% Black), New Market (2% Black), Elkton (0.1% Black), and Mount Jackson (1.8% Black). Stanley is less Black than neighboring Luray (5.4% Black).

Stanley's Asian Population

2 residents of Stanley, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stanley is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Stanley ranks 510th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Stanley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Stanley is more Asian than neighboring Shenandoah (0% Asian), and Elkton (0% Asian). Stanley is less Asian than neighboring Luray (1.1% Asian), New Market (0.6% Asian), and Mount Jackson (1.4% Asian).

Stanley's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Stanley, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanley is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Stanley ranks 384th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanley's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.0%.

Stanley is more Hispanic than neighboring Luray (0.6% Hispanic). Stanley is less Hispanic than neighboring Shenandoah (12.6% Hispanic), New Market (11% Hispanic), Elkton (7.9% Hispanic), and Mount Jackson (35.5% Hispanic).

Stanley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Stanley, 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 Stanley is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanley ranks 558th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Stanley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Luray (1% Native American/Other), New Market (0.3% Native American/Other), and Elkton (0.1% Native American/Other).

Stanley's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Stanley, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanley is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Stanley ranks 551st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Stanley's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Stanley is more Multiracial than neighboring Luray (1.4% Multiracial), New Market (0.9% Multiracial), and Mount Jackson (1.6% Multiracial). Stanley is less Multiracial than neighboring Shenandoah (2.7% Multiracial), and Elkton (2.7% 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.