Fruitland, NC Demographics

A map of Fruitland's Population by Race

Fruitland, North Carolina had a population of 2,257 in 2020. It was 79.3% White, 2.2% Black, 0.5% Asian, 14.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fruitland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fruitland is the 299th 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).

Fruitland's White Population

1,789 residents of Fruitland identify as White, or 79.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Fruitland larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fruitland is ranked #277 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more White than neighboring Edneyville (71.2% White), Dana (67.7% White), Hendersonville (72.4% White), and Balfour (73% White). Fruitland is less White than neighboring Hoopers Creek (89% White).

Fruitland's Black Population

49 residents of Fruitland identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fruitland less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fruitland is ranked #607 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Black than neighboring Hoopers Creek (1.1% Black), and Dana (1.3% Black). Fruitland is less Black than neighboring Edneyville (2.3% Black), Hendersonville (7% Black), and Balfour (3.4% Black).

Fruitland's Asian Population

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

Fruitland is more Asian than neighboring Edneyville (0.4% Asian), and Dana (0.4% Asian). Fruitland is less Asian than neighboring Hoopers Creek (0.7% Asian), Hendersonville (1.2% Asian), and Balfour (1.2% Asian).

Fruitland's Hispanic Population

336 residents of Fruitland identify as Hispanic, or 14.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fruitland is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Hispanic than neighboring Hoopers Creek (3.8% Hispanic). Fruitland is less Hispanic than neighboring Edneyville (22% Hispanic), Dana (25.8% Hispanic), Hendersonville (15.1% Hispanic), and Balfour (17.2% Hispanic).

Fruitland's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Fruitland 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 Fruitland 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, Fruitland is ranked #534 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edneyville (0.4% Native American/Other). Fruitland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoopers Creek (0.7% Native American/Other), Dana (1.1% Native American/Other), Hendersonville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Balfour (1% Native American/Other).

Fruitland's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Fruitland identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Fruitland is ranked #603 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoopers Creek (4.7% Multiracial), Edneyville (3.7% Multiracial), Dana (3.6% Multiracial), Hendersonville (3.5% Multiracial), and Balfour (4.3% Multiracial).

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