Timberlake, VA Demographics

A map of Timberlake's Population by Race

Timberlake, Virginia has an estimated population of 12,725, a decrease from the 13,267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.7% White, 11.5% Black, 8.9% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Timberlake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Timberlake 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 Timberlake, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Timberlake is ranked the 104th 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). Timberlake was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Timberlake's White Population

9,256 residents of Timberlake, or 72.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Timberlake is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Timberlake ranks 296th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlake's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Timberlake's population has decreased from 77.6% to 72.7%.

Timberlake is more White than neighboring Lynchburg (59.9% White), Madison Heights (67.4% White), and Altavista (65% White). Timberlake is less White than neighboring Forest (76.2% White), and Rustburg (89.5% White).

Timberlake's Black Population

1,460 residents of Timberlake, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Timberlake is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Timberlake ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlake's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Black residents' share of Timberlake's population has increased from 9.9% to 11.5%.

Timberlake is more Black than neighboring Rustburg (7% Black). Timberlake is less Black than neighboring Forest (12.6% Black), Lynchburg (27% Black), Madison Heights (23.1% Black), and Altavista (28.2% Black).

Timberlake's Asian Population

276 residents of Timberlake, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Timberlake is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Timberlake ranks 196th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlake's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Asian residents' share of Timberlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Timberlake is more Asian than neighboring Forest (1.8% Asian), Madison Heights (0.3% Asian), and Altavista (0.5% Asian). Timberlake is less Asian than neighboring Rustburg (2.3% Asian).

Timberlake's Hispanic Population

1,131 residents of Timberlake, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Timberlake is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Timberlake ranks 311th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Timberlake's population has increased from 5.3% to 8.9%.

Timberlake is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest (3% Hispanic), Lynchburg (5.1% Hispanic), Rustburg (0.7% Hispanic), Madison Heights (2.7% Hispanic), and Altavista (3.5% Hispanic).

Timberlake's Native American/Other Population

212 residents of Timberlake, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Timberlake is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Timberlake ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlake's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 165.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Timberlake's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Timberlake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynchburg (1.4% Native American/Other), Rustburg (0.4% Native American/Other), Madison Heights (1.3% Native American/Other), and Altavista (0% Native American/Other).

Timberlake's Multiracial Population

390 residents of Timberlake, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Timberlake is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Timberlake ranks 319th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Timberlake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Timberlake's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.1%.

Timberlake is more Multiracial than neighboring Rustburg (0.1% Multiracial), and Altavista (2.8% Multiracial). Timberlake is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest (4.7% Multiracial), Lynchburg (4.4% Multiracial), and Madison Heights (5.2% 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.