Virginia, MN Demographics

A map of Virginia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,385	7,299	88.6%	86.7%
Multiracial	376	431	4.5%	5.1%
Native American/Other	303	290	3.6%	3.4%
Hispanic	115	164	1.4%	1.9%
Asian	96	43	1.2%	0.5%
Black	57	194	0.7%	2.3%

Virginia, Minnesota has an estimated population of 8,332, a slight decrease from the 8,421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.6% Native American/Other, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, and 0.7% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 24.4% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Virginia is ranked the 116th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Virginia's White Population

7,385 residents of Virginia, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Virginia is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Virginia ranks 623rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Virginia's population has increased from 86.7% to 88.6%.

Virginia is less White than neighboring Gilbert (97.6% White), Eveleth (89.2% White), Leonidas (100% White), McKinley (98.9% White), and Mountain Iron (95.5% White).

Virginia's Black Population

57 residents of Virginia, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Virginia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Virginia ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Black residents' share of Virginia's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.7%.

Virginia is more Black than neighboring Gilbert (0% Black), Leonidas (0% Black), McKinley (0% Black), and Mountain Iron (0.5% Black). Virginia is less Black than neighboring Eveleth (1.5% Black).

Virginia's Asian Population

96 residents of Virginia, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Virginia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Virginia ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 123.3%. Asian residents' share of Virginia's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Virginia is more Asian than neighboring Gilbert (0% Asian), Eveleth (0% Asian), Leonidas (0% Asian), McKinley (1.1% Asian), and Mountain Iron (0.9% Asian).

Virginia's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Virginia, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Virginia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Virginia ranks 606th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Virginia's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Virginia is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilbert (0% Hispanic), Eveleth (0% Hispanic), Leonidas (0% Hispanic), McKinley (0% Hispanic), and Mountain Iron (0% Hispanic).

Virginia's Native American/Other Population

303 residents of Virginia, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Virginia is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Virginia ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Virginia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gilbert (0.5% Native American/Other), Eveleth (3% Native American/Other), Leonidas (0% Native American/Other), McKinley (0% Native American/Other), and Mountain Iron (2.1% Native American/Other).

Virginia's Multiracial Population

376 residents of Virginia, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Virginia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Virginia ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Virginia's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.5%.

Virginia is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilbert (1.9% Multiracial), Leonidas (0% Multiracial), McKinley (0% Multiracial), and Mountain Iron (1% Multiracial). Virginia is less Multiracial than neighboring Eveleth (6.3% 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.