Virginia, IL Demographics

A map of Virginia's Population by Race

Virginia, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,543, a slight increase from the 1,514 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.5% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Virginia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Virginia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Virginia, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Virginia is ranked the 573rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 was ranked the 568th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Virginia's White Population

1,350 residents of Virginia, or 87.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Virginia is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Virginia ranks 746th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Virginia's population has decreased from 90.4% to 87.5%.

Virginia is more White than neighboring Beardstown (47.4% White). Virginia is less White than neighboring Literberry (100% White), Chandlerville (96.3% White), Arenzville (97.4% White), and Concord (100% White).

Virginia's Black Population

32 residents of Virginia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Virginia is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Virginia ranks 712th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Black population has grown by an estimated 190.9%. Black residents' share of Virginia's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

Virginia is more Black than neighboring Literberry (0% Black), Chandlerville (0% Black), Arenzville (0% Black), and Concord (0% Black). Virginia is less Black than neighboring Beardstown (7.4% Black).

Virginia's Asian Population

4 residents of Virginia, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Virginia is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Virginia ranks 854th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Virginia is more Asian than neighboring Literberry (0% Asian), Chandlerville (0% Asian), Arenzville (0% Asian), and Concord (0% Asian). Virginia is less Asian than neighboring Beardstown (1.8% Asian).

Virginia's Hispanic Population

117 residents of Virginia, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Virginia is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Virginia ranks 559th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Virginia's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.6%.

Virginia is more Hispanic than neighboring Literberry (0% Hispanic), Chandlerville (0.7% Hispanic), Arenzville (0.3% Hispanic), and Concord (0% Hispanic). Virginia is less Hispanic than neighboring Beardstown (40.3% Hispanic).

Virginia's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Virginia, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Virginia is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Virginia ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Virginia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Literberry (0% Native American/Other), Arenzville (0% Native American/Other), and Concord (0% Native American/Other). Virginia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chandlerville (1.3% Native American/Other), and Beardstown (1.2% Native American/Other).

Virginia's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Virginia, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Virginia is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Virginia ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Virginia's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Virginia is more Multiracial than neighboring Literberry (0% Multiracial), and Concord (0% Multiracial). Virginia is less Multiracial than neighboring Chandlerville (1.7% Multiracial), Arenzville (2.3% Multiracial), and Beardstown (1.9% 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.