Warsaw, VA Demographics
A map of Warsaw's Population by Race
Warsaw, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,292, a dramatic increase from the 1,637 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.6% White, 23.2% Black, 3.8% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Warsaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Warsaw has become 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 Warsaw, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Warsaw is ranked the 270th 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). Warsaw was ranked the 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Warsaw's White Population
1,572 residents of Warsaw, or 68.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Warsaw is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Warsaw ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's White population has grown by an estimated 52.2%. White residents' share of Warsaw's population has increased from 63.1% to 68.6%.
Warsaw is more White than neighboring Tappahannock (42.1% White). Warsaw is less White than neighboring Montross (71.7% White), Heathsville (99% White), Tall Timbers (93.1% White), and Piney Point (90% White).
Warsaw's Black Population
531 residents of Warsaw, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Warsaw is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Warsaw ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Black residents' share of Warsaw's population has decreased from 29.3% to 23.2%.
Warsaw is more Black than neighboring Montross (9.9% Black), Heathsville (0% Black), Tall Timbers (0% Black), and Piney Point (0% Black). Warsaw is less Black than neighboring Tappahannock (46% Black).
Warsaw's Asian Population
9 residents of Warsaw, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Warsaw is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Warsaw ranks 400th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Warsaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Warsaw is more Asian than neighboring Heathsville (0% Asian), and Piney Point (0% Asian). Warsaw is less Asian than neighboring Tappahannock (4.5% Asian), Montross (7.5% Asian), and Tall Timbers (5.6% Asian).
Warsaw's Hispanic Population
88 residents of Warsaw, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Warsaw is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Warsaw ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Warsaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.
Warsaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Tappahannock (2.3% Hispanic), Heathsville (0% Hispanic), and Tall Timbers (1.3% Hispanic). Warsaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Montross (9.6% Hispanic), and Piney Point (4.9% Hispanic).
Warsaw's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of Warsaw, 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 Warsaw is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Warsaw ranks 570th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Warsaw's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.0%.
Warsaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tappahannock (0.5% Native American/Other), Montross (0% Native American/Other), Heathsville (0% Native American/Other), Tall Timbers (0% Native American/Other), and Piney Point (0% Native American/Other).
Warsaw's Multiracial Population
70 residents of Warsaw, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Warsaw is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Warsaw ranks 536th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Warsaw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Warsaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.
Warsaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Montross (1.3% Multiracial), Heathsville (1% Multiracial), and Tall Timbers (0% Multiracial). Warsaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Tappahannock (4.6% Multiracial), and Piney Point (5.1% 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.