Virgil, NY Demographics

A map of Virgil's Population by Race

Virgil, New York has an estimated population of 220, a large decrease from the 298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 5.9% Native American/Other, 5.0% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Virgil, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Virgil has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Virgil, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Virgil is ranked the 1202nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Virgil was ranked the 1182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Virgil's White Population

190 residents of Virgil, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Virgil is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Virgil ranks 230th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's White population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. White residents' share of Virgil's population has decreased from 93.0% to 86.4%.

Virgil is more White than neighboring Munsons Corners (80.3% White), Blodgett Mills (81.1% White), and Cortland (85.5% White). Virgil is less White than neighboring Cortland West (91.9% White), and McLean (100% White).

Virgil's Black Population

11 residents of Virgil, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Virgil is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Virgil ranks 784th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Black population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Black residents' share of Virgil's population has increased from 1.0% to 5.0%.

Virgil is more Black than neighboring Munsons Corners (4.1% Black), Cortland West (0% Black), Blodgett Mills (0% Black), Cortland (2.9% Black), and McLean (0% Black).

Virgil's Asian Population

0 residents of Virgil, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Virgil is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Virgil ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Virgil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Virgil is less Asian than neighboring Munsons Corners (2% Asian), and Cortland (1.7% Asian).

Virgil's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Virgil, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Virgil is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Virgil ranks 1030th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Virgil's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Virgil is less Hispanic than neighboring Munsons Corners (5% Hispanic), Cortland West (3.9% Hispanic), and Cortland (5.5% Hispanic).

Virgil's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Virgil, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Virgil is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Virgil ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Virgil's population has increased from 1.3% to 5.9%.

Virgil is more Native American/Other than neighboring Munsons Corners (4.9% Native American/Other), Cortland West (0% Native American/Other), Blodgett Mills (0% Native American/Other), Cortland (0.1% Native American/Other), and McLean (0% Native American/Other).

Virgil's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Virgil, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Virgil is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Virgil ranks 902nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virgil's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Virgil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Virgil is more Multiracial than neighboring McLean (0% Multiracial). Virgil is less Multiracial than neighboring Munsons Corners (3.8% Multiracial), Cortland West (4.2% Multiracial), Blodgett Mills (18.9% Multiracial), and Cortland (4.2% 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.