West Springfield, VA Demographics

A map of West Springfield's Population by Race

West Springfield, Virginia has an estimated population of 22,532, a decrease from the 23,369 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% White, 17.4% Asian, 17.4% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, 6.1% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Springfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Springfield has become more 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 Springfield, that probability was 67.6% in 2020 and 69.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Springfield is ranked the 56th 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 Springfield was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Springfield's White Population

10,684 residents of West Springfield, or 47.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Springfield is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. West Springfield ranks 519th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Springfield's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of West Springfield's population has decreased from 50.8% to 47.4%.

West Springfield is more White than neighboring North Springfield (32.3% White). West Springfield is less White than neighboring Ravensworth (53.8% White), Kings Park (55.6% White), Burke (52.4% White), and Newington Forest (52.2% White).

West Springfield's Black Population

2,486 residents of West Springfield, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Springfield is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. West Springfield ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Springfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of West Springfield's population has increased from 9.5% to 11.0%.

West Springfield is more Black than neighboring Ravensworth (0% Black), Kings Park (1.8% Black), North Springfield (6.7% Black), Burke (7.9% Black), and Newington Forest (6.9% Black).

West Springfield's Asian Population

3,923 residents of West Springfield, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Springfield is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. West Springfield ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Springfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of West Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.4%.

West Springfield is more Asian than neighboring Kings Park (14.5% Asian), Burke (16.9% Asian), and Newington Forest (15.5% Asian). West Springfield is less Asian than neighboring Ravensworth (22.2% Asian), and North Springfield (38.7% Asian).

West Springfield's Hispanic Population

3,913 residents of West Springfield, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Springfield is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. West Springfield ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Springfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Springfield's population has increased from 15.6% to 17.4%.

West Springfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Ravensworth (10.9% Hispanic), and Burke (16.3% Hispanic). West Springfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Kings Park (22.2% Hispanic), North Springfield (18.5% Hispanic), and Newington Forest (17.9% Hispanic).

West Springfield's Native American/Other Population

151 residents of West Springfield, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Springfield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Springfield ranks 144th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Springfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

West Springfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ravensworth (0% Native American/Other), Kings Park (0% Native American/Other), and North Springfield (0.1% Native American/Other). West Springfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burke (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Springfield's Multiracial Population

1,375 residents of West Springfield, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Springfield is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Springfield ranks 88th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Springfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Springfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

West Springfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Kings Park (6% Multiracial), North Springfield (3.7% Multiracial), and Burke (5.9% Multiracial). West Springfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Ravensworth (13.2% Multiracial), and Newington Forest (6.6% 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.