Vinton, VA Demographics

A map of Vinton's Population by Race

Vinton, Virginia has an estimated population of 8,056, a less than 1% change from the 8,059 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vinton 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 Vinton, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vinton is ranked the 154th 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). Vinton was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vinton's White Population

7,284 residents of Vinton, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vinton is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Vinton ranks 236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinton's White population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Vinton's population has increased from 82.6% to 90.4%.

Vinton is more White than neighboring Roanoke (55.3% White), Cloverdale (85.5% White), and Hollins (73.5% White). Vinton is less White than neighboring Laymantown (97.5% White), and Stewartsville (97% White).

Vinton's Black Population

132 residents of Vinton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vinton is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Vinton ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinton's Black population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Black residents' share of Vinton's population has decreased from 7.0% to 1.6%.

Vinton is more Black than neighboring Laymantown (0% Black), and Stewartsville (0% Black). Vinton is less Black than neighboring Roanoke (27.7% Black), Cloverdale (7% Black), and Hollins (13.3% Black).

Vinton's Asian Population

85 residents of Vinton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vinton is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Vinton ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Asian residents' share of Vinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Vinton is more Asian than neighboring Laymantown (0% Asian), and Stewartsville (0% Asian). Vinton is less Asian than neighboring Roanoke (3.1% Asian), Cloverdale (1.5% Asian), and Hollins (5% Asian).

Vinton's Hispanic Population

278 residents of Vinton, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vinton is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Vinton ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Vinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Vinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Cloverdale (0.4% Hispanic), Laymantown (1% Hispanic), and Stewartsville (0% Hispanic). Vinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Roanoke (9% Hispanic), and Hollins (4.2% Hispanic).

Vinton's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Vinton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vinton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Vinton ranks 476th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 64.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Vinton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hollins (0.3% Native American/Other), Laymantown (0% Native American/Other), and Stewartsville (0% Native American/Other). Vinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roanoke (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cloverdale (3.6% Native American/Other).

Vinton's Multiracial Population

221 residents of Vinton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vinton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Vinton ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vinton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Vinton's population has decreased from 5.3% to 2.7%.

Vinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Cloverdale (1.9% Multiracial), and Laymantown (1.5% Multiracial). Vinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Roanoke (4.1% Multiracial), Hollins (3.7% Multiracial), and Stewartsville (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.