Canadian Population in Virginia by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, Virginia is home to 11,399 Canadian residents. Fairfax County contains the largest Canadian community with 2,141 individuals, followed by Virginia Beach city (1,082), Loudoun County (751), and several other counties contributing to this statewide total. The remaining difference may reflect Canadian populations in lower-population counties not listed above or minor reporting adjustments in the census data. This demographic breakdown ranks all counties in Virginia by their Canadian population, offering insights into community patterns across the state.

Top 5 counties with the largest Canadian population in Virginia

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  • 1
    Fairfax County
    Canadian population in Fairfax County is 2,141
    0.19% of Fairfax County population is Canadian
  • 2
    Virginia Beach city
    Canadian population in Virginia Beach city is 1,082
    0.24% of Virginia Beach city population is Canadian
  • 3
    Loudoun County
    Canadian population in Loudoun County is 751
    0.18% of Loudoun County population is Canadian
  • 4
    Prince William County
    Canadian population in Prince William County is 523
    0.11% of Prince William County population is Canadian
  • 5
    Campbell County
    Canadian population in Campbell County is 472
    0.85% of Campbell County population is Canadian

Overview of Canadian population in Virginia

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Virginia contains 11,399 Canadian residents (0.13% of 8.7 million total state population), positioning the state at the 66th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Canadian population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Virginia's Canadian demographic representation of 0.13% remains below the national average of 0.17%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Virginia hosts 11,399 Canadian residents, representing 2% of the nation's total Canadian population of 569,095, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data show Virginia maintains 0.29 Canadian Americans per square mile compared to the national average of 0.16, indicating higher demographic concentration relative to national averages.
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112 Counties in Virginia Ranked by Canadian Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Canadian population in Virginia distributed across multiple counties, led by Fairfax County, Virginia Beach city, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans whose ancestry is wholly or partly Canadian. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in Virginia ranked by Canadian population count
Rank by Canadian Population
County
Canadian Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total Virginia Canadian Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Fairfax County 2,141 0.19% 18.78%
2 Virginia Beach city 1,082 0.24% 9.49%
3 Loudoun County 751 0.18% 6.59%
4 Prince William County 523 0.11% 4.59%
5 Campbell County 472 0.85% 4.14%
6 Chesapeake city 398 0.16% 3.49%
7 Norfolk city 264 0.11% 2.32%
8 179 0.08% 1.57%
9 160 0.22% 1.40%
10 157 0.09% 1.38%
11 156 0.16% 1.37%
12 152 0.14% 1.33%
13 151 0.10% 1.32%
14 133 0.13% 1.17%
15 125 0.24% 1.10%
16 122 0.11% 1.07%
17 118 0.09% 1.04%
18 106 0.11% 0.93%
19 88 0.58% 0.77%
20 77 0.10% 0.68%
20 77 0.28% 0.68%
21 71 0.23% 0.62%
22 70 0.32% 0.61%
23 65 0.07% 0.57%
24 56 0.31% 0.49%
24 56 0.06% 0.49%
25 50 0.05% 0.44%
25 50 0.17% 0.44%
26 48 0.33% 0.42%
27 47 0.09% 0.41%
28 46 0.14% 0.40%
29 45 0.06% 0.39%
30 43 0.19% 0.38%
31 42 0.12% 0.37%
31 42 0.11% 0.37%
32 41 0.08% 0.36%
33 39 0.12% 0.34%
33 39 0.31% 0.34%
34 37 0.22% 0.32%
34 37 0.04% 0.32%
35 35 0.12% 0.31%
36 34 0.16% 0.30%
36 34 0.06% 0.30%
37 33 0.08% 0.29%
37 33 0.15% 0.29%
38 31 0.12% 0.27%
39 30 0.07% 0.26%
39 30 0.11% 0.26%
40 29 0.10% 0.25%
41 28 0.31% 0.25%
42 23 0.05% 0.20%
42 23 0.07% 0.20%
42 23 0.15% 0.20%
43 21 0.08% 0.18%
44 20 0.19% 0.18%
45 19 0.20% 0.17%
46 18 0.05% 0.16%
47 17 0.16% 0.15%
48 16 0.07% 0.14%
48 16 0.07% 0.14%
49 13 0.06% 0.11%
50 12 0.10% 0.11%
51 11 0.07% 0.10%
51 11 0.03% 0.10%
51 11 0.15% 0.10%
51 11 0.05% 0.10%
52 10 0.03% 0.09%
53 9 0.02% 0.08%
53 9 0.14% 0.08%
53 9 0.08% 0.08%
54 8 0.02% 0.07%
55 7 0.04% 0.06%
55 7 0.05% 0.06%
55 7 0.06% 0.06%
55 7 0.03% 0.06%
56 6 0.02% 0.05%
56 6 0.02% 0.05%
57 3 0.01% 0.03%
57 3 0.01% 0.03%
58 2 0.01% 0.02%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Virginia by their Canadian population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Canadian population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Canadian ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Canadian alone, while others identify as Canadian along with another race (such as Canadian and German).
  • We’ve used the “Canadian alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Canadian population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Canadian alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Canadian .
  2. % of Total Virginia Canadian Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Canadian population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Canadian populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported Canadian population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Canadian populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.