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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Virginia? Where cities and towns in Virginia have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 46.1% increase in the Hispanic population in Virginia.
The 10 Cities In Virginia With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Virginia with the largest hispanic/latino population? Manassas Park took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Virginia for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Virginia ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Virginia or the safest places in Virginia.
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Population: 17,081
% Hispanic/Latino: 40.95%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,995
Percent Change Since 2010: 61.18%
More on Manassas Park: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 42,596
% Hispanic/Latino: 38.13%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 16,241
Percent Change Since 2010: 51.97%
More on Manassas: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,574
% Hispanic/Latino: 36.65%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,007
Percent Change Since 2010: 53.23%
More on Herndon: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 52,062
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.49%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 10,668
Percent Change Since 2010: 55.99%
More on Harrisonburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 28,194
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.22%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,137
Percent Change Since 2010: 47.7%
More on Winchester: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,681
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.84%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,192
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.78%
More on Galax: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 23,980
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.66%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,234
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.52%
More on Fairfax: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 48,223
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.57%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 8,471
Percent Change Since 2010: 33.93%
More on Leesburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 19,740
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.27%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,409
Percent Change Since 2010: 33.27%
More on Culpeper: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 158,185
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.49%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 26,086
Percent Change Since 2010: 30.06%
More on Alexandria: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Virginia With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Virginia.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 60 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 41.0% to 0.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Manassas Park took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Richlands was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Virginia ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Virginia
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Virginia according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Virginia:
- Richlands
- Pulaski
- Wytheville
For more Virginia reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Virginia
- Best Places To Retire In Virginia
- Best Places To Live In Virginia
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Virginia
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manassas Park | 40.95% |
| 2 | Manassas | 38.13% |
| 3 | Herndon | 36.65% |
| 4 | Harrisonburg | 20.49% |
| 5 | Winchester | 18.22% |
| 6 | Galax | 17.84% |
| 7 | Fairfax | 17.66% |
| 8 | Leesburg | 17.57% |
| 9 | Culpeper | 17.27% |
| 10 | Alexandria | 16.49% |
| 11 | Ashland | 13.53% |
| 12 | Fredericksburg | 11.34% |
| 13 | Purcellville | 10.91% |
| 14 | Falls Church | 10.66% |
| 15 | Vienna | 9.78% |
| 16 | Newport News | 9.6% |
| 17 | Waynesboro | 8.93% |
| 18 | Warrenton | 8.92% |
| 19 | Norfolk | 8.63% |
| 20 | Hopewell | 8.6% |
| 21 | Virginia Beach | 8.58% |
| 22 | Emporia | 7.9% |
| 23 | Williamsburg | 7.39% |
| 24 | Front Royal | 7.31% |
| 25 | Richmond | 7.31% |
| 26 | Chesapeake | 6.81% |
| 27 | Colonial Heights | 6.73% |
| 28 | Martinsville | 6.67% |
| 29 | Roanoke | 6.65% |
| 30 | Farmville | 6.54% |
| 31 | Smithfield | 6.38% |
| 32 | Hampton | 6.32% |
| 33 | Charlottesville | 5.69% |
| 34 | Lexington | 5.61% |
| 35 | Bridgewater | 5.15% |
| 36 | Petersburg | 5.08% |
| 37 | Portsmouth | 4.81% |
| 38 | Danville | 4.75% |
| 39 | Suffolk | 4.64% |
| 40 | Lynchburg | 4.51% |
| 41 | Blacksburg | 3.82% |
| 42 | Strasburg | 3.74% |
| 43 | Staunton | 3.57% |
| 44 | Salem | 3.56% |
| 45 | Vinton | 3.26% |
| 46 | Poquoson | 3.2% |
| 47 | Radford | 2.98% |
| 48 | Franklin | 2.95% |
| 49 | Christiansburg | 2.9% |
| 50 | Bluefield | 2.74% |
| 51 | Marion | 2.66% |
| 52 | Bristol | 2.58% |
| 53 | Covington | 2.55% |
| 54 | South Boston | 2.23% |
| 55 | Abingdon | 1.69% |
| 56 | Buena Vista | 1.65% |
| 57 | Big Stone Gap | 1.61% |
| 58 | Wytheville | 1.39% |
| 59 | Pulaski | 1.32% |
| 60 | Richlands | 0.11% |
