Edenton, NC Demographics

A map of Edenton's Population by Race

Edenton, North Carolina had a population of 4,460 in 2020. It was 39.7% White, 52.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Edenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Edenton is the 186th most populous. 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).

Edenton's White Population

1,771 residents of Edenton identify as White, or 39.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Edenton considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Edenton is ranked #660 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Edenton is more White than neighboring Roper (14.4% White). Edenton is less White than neighboring Cape Colony (78.1% White), Hertford (49.4% White), Chowan Beach (73.2% White), and Arrowhead Beach (88% White).

Edenton's Black Population

2,335 residents of Edenton identify as Black, or 52.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Edenton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Edenton is ranked #65 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Edenton is more Black than neighboring Cape Colony (12.2% Black), Hertford (40.8% Black), Chowan Beach (10.4% Black), and Arrowhead Beach (1.7% Black). Edenton is less Black than neighboring Roper (80.4% Black).

Edenton's Asian Population

23 residents of Edenton identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Edenton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Edenton is ranked #428 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Edenton is more Asian than neighboring Cape Colony (0% Asian), Hertford (0.1% Asian), Chowan Beach (0% Asian), and Arrowhead Beach (0.3% Asian). Edenton is less Asian than neighboring Roper (1% Asian).

Edenton's Hispanic Population

189 residents of Edenton identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Edenton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Edenton is ranked #513 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Edenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Cape Colony (4.1% Hispanic), and Roper (1.9% Hispanic). Edenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hertford (4.7% Hispanic), Chowan Beach (7.8% Hispanic), and Arrowhead Beach (5.6% Hispanic).

Edenton's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Edenton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Edenton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Edenton is ranked #534 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Edenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roper (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hertford (0.4% Native American/Other). Edenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cape Colony (1% Native American/Other), and Chowan Beach (0.8% Native American/Other).

Edenton's Multiracial Population

118 residents of Edenton identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Edenton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Edenton is ranked #613 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Edenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Roper (2.1% Multiracial). Edenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cape Colony (4.6% Multiracial), Hertford (4.6% Multiracial), Chowan Beach (7.8% Multiracial), and Arrowhead Beach (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.