Elroy, NC Demographics

A map of Elroy's Population by Race

Elroy, North Carolina had a population of 3,755 in 2020. It was 48.7% White, 22.8% Black, 2.0% Asian, 21.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elroy is the 213th 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).

Elroy's White Population

1,828 residents of Elroy identify as White, or 48.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Elroy slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elroy is ranked #582 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elroy is more White than neighboring New Hope (46.5% White), Goldsboro (32.5% White), and Brogden (24.2% White). Elroy is less White than neighboring Walnut Creek (86.3% White), and Seven Springs (76.4% White).

Elroy's Black Population

857 residents of Elroy identify as Black, or 22.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elroy roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elroy is ranked #244 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elroy is more Black than neighboring Walnut Creek (4.7% Black), and Seven Springs (5.5% Black). Elroy is less Black than neighboring New Hope (33.2% Black), Goldsboro (53.1% Black), and Brogden (44.7% Black).

Elroy's Asian Population

74 residents of Elroy identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elroy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elroy is ranked #125 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elroy is more Asian than neighboring Brogden (0.4% Asian), and Seven Springs (1.8% Asian). Elroy is less Asian than neighboring New Hope (2.5% Asian), Walnut Creek (2.4% Asian), and Goldsboro (2.3% Asian).

Elroy's Hispanic Population

796 residents of Elroy identify as Hispanic, or 21.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elroy slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elroy is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elroy is more Hispanic than neighboring New Hope (11.4% Hispanic), Walnut Creek (4.4% Hispanic), Goldsboro (7.1% Hispanic), and Seven Springs (12.7% Hispanic). Elroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Brogden (26.8% Hispanic).

Elroy's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Elroy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elroy 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, Elroy is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walnut Creek (0.1% Native American/Other), and Brogden (0.6% Native American/Other). Elroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Hope (1.5% Native American/Other), Goldsboro (0.8% Native American/Other), and Seven Springs (1.8% Native American/Other).

Elroy's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Elroy identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elroy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Elroy is ranked #168 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Creek (2.1% Multiracial), Goldsboro (4.2% Multiracial), Brogden (3.4% Multiracial), and Seven Springs (1.8% Multiracial). Elroy is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hope (4.8% Multiracial).

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