Virginia City, NV Demographics

A map of Virginia City's Population by Race

Virginia City, Nevada has an estimated population of 644, a large decrease from the 787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Virginia City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Virginia City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Virginia City, that probability was 20.7% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Virginia City is ranked the 75th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 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). Virginia City was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Virginia City's White Population

587 residents of Virginia City, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Virginia City is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Virginia City ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia City's White population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Virginia City's population has increased from 88.8% to 91.1%.

Virginia City is more White than neighboring Silver City (64.4% White), Dayton (72.8% White), Washoe Valley (86.6% White), Carson (62.1% White), and Indian Hills (72.6% White).

Virginia City's Black Population

0 residents of Virginia City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Virginia City is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Virginia City ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Virginia City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Virginia City is less Black than neighboring Dayton (1.2% Black), and Carson (1.7% Black).

Virginia City's Asian Population

0 residents of Virginia City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Virginia City is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Virginia City ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Virginia City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Virginia City is less Asian than neighboring Dayton (1.3% Asian), Washoe Valley (0.5% Asian), Carson (2.4% Asian), and Indian Hills (4.6% Asian).

Virginia City's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Virginia City, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Virginia City is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Virginia City ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Virginia City's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.5%.

Virginia City is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver City (4.2% Hispanic), and Washoe Valley (3.4% Hispanic). Virginia City is less Hispanic than neighboring Dayton (20.6% Hispanic), Carson (26.4% Hispanic), and Indian Hills (16.7% Hispanic).

Virginia City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Virginia City, 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 Virginia City is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Virginia City ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Virginia City's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Virginia City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dayton (1.3% Native American/Other), Carson (1.6% Native American/Other), and Indian Hills (1.4% Native American/Other).

Virginia City's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Virginia City, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Virginia City is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Virginia City ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Virginia City's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.3%.

Virginia City is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver City (31.4% Multiracial), Dayton (2.8% Multiracial), Washoe Valley (9.5% Multiracial), Carson (5.8% Multiracial), and Indian Hills (4.7% 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.