Woodbridge, VA Demographics
A map of Woodbridge's Population by Race
Woodbridge, Virginia has an estimated population of 43,945, a slight decrease from the 44,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.3% Hispanic, 21.1% Black, 20.9% White, 7.2% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodbridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge, that probability was 69.9% in 2020 and 69.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Woodbridge is ranked the 25th 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). Woodbridge was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Woodbridge's White Population
9,166 residents of Woodbridge, or 20.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodbridge is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Woodbridge ranks 653rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Woodbridge's population has increased from 20.0% to 20.9%.
Woodbridge is less White than neighboring Occoquan (65.6% White), Leesylvania (21.4% White), Potomac Mills (37.3% White), Laurel Hill (30.7% White), and Lake Ridge (42.2% White).
Woodbridge's Black Population
9,280 residents of Woodbridge, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodbridge is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Woodbridge ranks 164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Woodbridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.1%.
Woodbridge is more Black than neighboring Occoquan (9.9% Black), Potomac Mills (19.4% Black), and Lake Ridge (19.2% Black). Woodbridge is less Black than neighboring Leesylvania (43.1% Black), and Laurel Hill (28.5% Black).
Woodbridge's Asian Population
3,159 residents of Woodbridge, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodbridge is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Woodbridge ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Asian residents' share of Woodbridge's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.2%.
Woodbridge is more Asian than neighboring Occoquan (6.4% Asian). Woodbridge is less Asian than neighboring Leesylvania (9.5% Asian), Potomac Mills (17.4% Asian), Laurel Hill (18.1% Asian), and Lake Ridge (8.9% Asian).
Woodbridge's Hispanic Population
20,358 residents of Woodbridge, or 46.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodbridge is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Woodbridge ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Woodbridge's population has increased from 45.5% to 46.3%.
Woodbridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Occoquan (15.6% Hispanic), Leesylvania (18.3% Hispanic), Potomac Mills (24% Hispanic), Laurel Hill (14.3% Hispanic), and Lake Ridge (21.2% Hispanic).
Woodbridge's Native American/Other Population
305 residents of Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodbridge ranks 209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodbridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
Woodbridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Occoquan (0% Native American/Other), Leesylvania (0.3% Native American/Other), and Potomac Mills (0.2% Native American/Other). Woodbridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel Hill (1% Native American/Other), and Lake Ridge (1.4% Native American/Other).
Woodbridge's Multiracial Population
1,677 residents of Woodbridge, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodbridge is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Woodbridge ranks 347th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodbridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.
Woodbridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Occoquan (2.5% Multiracial), and Potomac Mills (1.8% Multiracial). Woodbridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Leesylvania (7.4% Multiracial), Laurel Hill (7.4% Multiracial), and Lake Ridge (7.1% 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.