Elon, NC Demographics
A map of Elon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,090 | 80.2% |
Black | 916 | 8.1% |
Hispanic | 592 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 388 | 3.4% |
Asian | 286 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 64 | 0.6% |
Elon, North Carolina had a population of 11,336 in 2020. It was 80.2% White, 8.1% Black, 2.5% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elon is the 84th 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).
Elon's White Population
9,090 residents of Elon identify as White, or 80.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Elon larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elon is ranked #260 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elon is more White than neighboring Gibsonville (65.4% White), Burlington (45% White), Glen Raven (63.3% White), and Ossipee (75.7% White). Elon is less White than neighboring Whitsett (83.7% White).
Elon's Black Population
916 residents of Elon identify as Black, or 8.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elon less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elon is ranked #456 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elon is more Black than neighboring Whitsett (5.8% Black). Elon is less Black than neighboring Gibsonville (21.5% Black), Burlington (28.1% Black), Glen Raven (14.8% Black), and Ossipee (15.5% Black).
Elon's Asian Population
286 residents of Elon identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elon is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elon is more Asian than neighboring Gibsonville (1.9% Asian), Burlington (2.4% Asian), Glen Raven (0.6% Asian), Ossipee (0% Asian), and Whitsett (0.2% Asian).
Elon's Hispanic Population
592 residents of Elon identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elon is ranked #435 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elon is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitsett (4.1% Hispanic). Elon is less Hispanic than neighboring Gibsonville (6.3% Hispanic), Burlington (20.1% Hispanic), Glen Raven (16.5% Hispanic), and Ossipee (5.8% Hispanic).
Elon's Native American/Other Population
64 residents of Elon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elon 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, Elon is ranked #468 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ossipee (0.2% Native American/Other), and Whitsett (0.5% Native American/Other). Elon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gibsonville (0.7% Native American/Other), Burlington (0.9% Native American/Other), and Glen Raven (1.4% Native American/Other).
Elon's Multiracial Population
388 residents of Elon identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elon is ranked #448 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elon is more Multiracial than neighboring Ossipee (2.8% Multiracial). Elon is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibsonville (4.2% Multiracial), Burlington (3.5% Multiracial), and Whitsett (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.