Wolf Trap, VA Demographics

A map of Wolf Trap's Population by Race

Wolf Trap, Virginia has an estimated population of 15,858, a decrease from the 16,496 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 19.8% Asian, 6.1% Multiracial, 5.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wolf Trap, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wolf Trap is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Wolf Trap, that probability was 50.4% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wolf Trap is ranked the 88th 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). Wolf Trap was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wolf Trap's White Population

10,675 residents of Wolf Trap, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wolf Trap is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Wolf Trap ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolf Trap's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Wolf Trap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 67.3%.

Wolf Trap is more White than neighboring Vienna (64.7% White), Oakton (54.3% White), Great Falls Crossing (55.8% White), Tysons (45% White), and Reston (57.6% White).

Wolf Trap's Black Population

197 residents of Wolf Trap, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wolf Trap is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Wolf Trap ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolf Trap's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Black residents' share of Wolf Trap's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Wolf Trap is less Black than neighboring Vienna (4.5% Black), Oakton (6.6% Black), Great Falls Crossing (1.8% Black), Tysons (7.6% Black), and Reston (7.9% Black).

Wolf Trap's Asian Population

3,145 residents of Wolf Trap, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wolf Trap is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Wolf Trap ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolf Trap's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Wolf Trap's population has increased from 19.0% to 19.8%.

Wolf Trap is more Asian than neighboring Vienna (14.1% Asian), Great Falls Crossing (13.8% Asian), and Reston (10.9% Asian). Wolf Trap is less Asian than neighboring Oakton (22.4% Asian), and Tysons (28.4% Asian).

Wolf Trap's Hispanic Population

813 residents of Wolf Trap, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wolf Trap is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Wolf Trap ranks 300th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolf Trap's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wolf Trap's population has decreased from 5.6% to 5.1%.

Wolf Trap is less Hispanic than neighboring Vienna (8.5% Hispanic), Oakton (10.7% Hispanic), Great Falls Crossing (10.7% Hispanic), Tysons (12.9% Hispanic), and Reston (16.4% Hispanic).

Wolf Trap's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Wolf Trap, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wolf Trap is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wolf Trap ranks 308th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolf Trap's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wolf Trap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Wolf Trap is more Native American/Other than neighboring Great Falls Crossing (0% Native American/Other). Wolf Trap is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vienna (1.1% Native American/Other), Oakton (1% Native American/Other), Tysons (1.4% Native American/Other), and Reston (0.8% Native American/Other).

Wolf Trap's Multiracial Population

974 residents of Wolf Trap, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wolf Trap is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wolf Trap ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wolf Trap's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Wolf Trap's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.1%.

Wolf Trap is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakton (5% Multiracial), and Tysons (4.7% Multiracial). Wolf Trap is less Multiracial than neighboring Vienna (7.1% Multiracial), Great Falls Crossing (17.9% Multiracial), and Reston (6.5% 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.