Willis Wharf, VA Demographics

A map of Willis Wharf's Population by Race

Willis Wharf, Virginia has an estimated population of 278, a dramatic increase from the 210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 12.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willis Wharf, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willis Wharf has become considerably 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 Willis Wharf, that probability was 31.6% in 2020 and 21.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willis Wharf is ranked the 545th 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). Willis Wharf was ranked the 580th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willis Wharf's White Population

244 residents of Willis Wharf, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willis Wharf is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Willis Wharf ranks 252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis Wharf's White population has grown by an estimated 41.9%. White residents' share of Willis Wharf's population has increased from 81.9% to 87.8%.

Willis Wharf is more White than neighboring Exmore (41.1% White), Savage Town (0% White), Belle Haven (43.5% White), Cats Bridge (5.5% White), and Nassawadox (43.7% White).

Willis Wharf's Black Population

0 residents of Willis Wharf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willis Wharf is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Willis Wharf ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis Wharf's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Willis Wharf's population has decreased from 8.1% to 0.0%.

Willis Wharf is less Black than neighboring Exmore (34.4% Black), Savage Town (100% Black), Belle Haven (47.6% Black), Cats Bridge (63% Black), and Nassawadox (36.1% Black).

Willis Wharf's Asian Population

0 residents of Willis Wharf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willis Wharf is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Willis Wharf ranks 538th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis Wharf's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Willis Wharf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willis Wharf is less Asian than neighboring Exmore (1.5% Asian), and Nassawadox (0.5% Asian).

Willis Wharf's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Willis Wharf, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willis Wharf is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Willis Wharf ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis Wharf's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Willis Wharf's population has increased from 8.1% to 12.2%.

Willis Wharf is more Hispanic than neighboring Savage Town (0% Hispanic), and Belle Haven (2.8% Hispanic). Willis Wharf is less Hispanic than neighboring Exmore (17.6% Hispanic), Cats Bridge (31.5% Hispanic), and Nassawadox (17.5% Hispanic).

Willis Wharf's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Willis Wharf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willis Wharf is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Willis Wharf ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis Wharf's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Willis Wharf's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willis Wharf is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Haven (1.2% Native American/Other), and Nassawadox (1% Native American/Other).

Willis Wharf's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Willis Wharf, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willis Wharf is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Willis Wharf ranks 611th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willis Wharf's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Willis Wharf's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Willis Wharf is less Multiracial than neighboring Exmore (5.4% Multiracial), Belle Haven (4.9% Multiracial), and Nassawadox (1.2% 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.