West Falls Church, VA Demographics

A map of West Falls Church's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,161	11,728	38.9%	38.8%
Hispanic	11,270	10,340	36.0%	34.2%
Asian	4,970	5,517	15.9%	18.2%
Black	1,314	1,282	4.2%	4.2%
Multiracial	1,238	1,104	4.0%	3.7%
Native American/Other	326	272	1.0%	0.9%

West Falls Church, Virginia has an estimated population of 31,279, an increase from the 30,243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.9% White, 36.0% Hispanic, 15.9% Asian, 4.2% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Falls Church, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Falls Church has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 West Falls Church, that probability was 69.6% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Falls Church is ranked the 36th 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). West Falls Church was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Falls Church's White Population

12,161 residents of West Falls Church, or 38.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Falls Church is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. West Falls Church ranks 584th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falls Church's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of West Falls Church's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.9%.

West Falls Church is more White than neighboring Annandale (31.2% White), and Seven Corners (33.1% White). West Falls Church is less White than neighboring Falls Church (68% White), Idylwood (44.7% White), and Lake Barcroft (54.5% White).

West Falls Church's Black Population

1,314 residents of West Falls Church, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Falls Church is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. West Falls Church ranks 440th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falls Church's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of West Falls Church's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

West Falls Church is more Black than neighboring Falls Church (3.5% Black). West Falls Church is less Black than neighboring Idylwood (7.7% Black), Lake Barcroft (9.1% Black), Annandale (8.2% Black), and Seven Corners (6.3% Black).

West Falls Church's Asian Population

4,970 residents of West Falls Church, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Falls Church is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. West Falls Church ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falls Church's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Asian residents' share of West Falls Church's population has decreased from 18.2% to 15.9%.

West Falls Church is more Asian than neighboring Falls Church (9.1% Asian), Lake Barcroft (13.6% Asian), and Seven Corners (15.4% Asian). West Falls Church is less Asian than neighboring Idylwood (20.5% Asian), and Annandale (23.6% Asian).

West Falls Church's Hispanic Population

11,270 residents of West Falls Church, or 36.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Falls Church is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. West Falls Church ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falls Church's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Falls Church's population has increased from 34.2% to 36.0%.

West Falls Church is more Hispanic than neighboring Falls Church (10.8% Hispanic), Idylwood (20% Hispanic), Lake Barcroft (17.6% Hispanic), and Annandale (31.8% Hispanic). West Falls Church is less Hispanic than neighboring Seven Corners (38.1% Hispanic).

West Falls Church's Native American/Other Population

326 residents of West Falls Church, 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 West Falls Church is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Falls Church ranks 196th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falls Church's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Falls Church's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

West Falls Church is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Barcroft (0.6% Native American/Other). West Falls Church is less Native American/Other than neighboring Falls Church (1.3% Native American/Other), Idylwood (2.5% Native American/Other), Annandale (1.3% Native American/Other), and Seven Corners (1.1% Native American/Other).

West Falls Church's Multiracial Population

1,238 residents of West Falls Church, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Falls Church is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Falls Church ranks 400th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falls Church's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Falls Church's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

West Falls Church is more Multiracial than neighboring Annandale (3.9% Multiracial). West Falls Church is less Multiracial than neighboring Falls Church (7.2% Multiracial), Idylwood (4.5% Multiracial), Lake Barcroft (4.6% Multiracial), and Seven Corners (6% 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.