Greensboro, NC Demographics
A map of Greensboro's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 123,853 | 41.4% |
White | 115,426 | 38.6% |
Hispanic | 30,419 | 10.2% |
Asian | 15,069 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 11,621 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 2,647 | 0.9% |
Greensboro, North Carolina had a population of 299,035 in 2020. It was 38.6% White, 41.4% Black, 5.0% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Greensboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Greensboro is the 3rd 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).
Greensboro's White Population
115,426 residents of Greensboro identify as White, or 38.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Greensboro considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Greensboro is ranked #668 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Greensboro is less White than neighboring Summerfield (81.1% White), Jamestown (72.7% White), Pleasant Garden (71.9% White), Forest Oaks (71% White), and McLeansville (74.9% White).
Greensboro's Black Population
123,853 residents of Greensboro identify as Black, or 41.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Greensboro considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Greensboro is ranked #120 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Greensboro is more Black than neighboring Summerfield (4.3% Black), Jamestown (14.9% Black), Pleasant Garden (15.8% Black), Forest Oaks (19.7% Black), and McLeansville (7.7% Black).
Greensboro's Asian Population
15,069 residents of Greensboro identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Greensboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Greensboro is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Greensboro is more Asian than neighboring Summerfield (4.4% Asian), Jamestown (3.1% Asian), Pleasant Garden (0.6% Asian), Forest Oaks (1.2% Asian), and McLeansville (0.4% Asian).
Greensboro's Hispanic Population
30,419 residents of Greensboro identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Greensboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Greensboro is ranked #205 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Greensboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Summerfield (6% Hispanic), Jamestown (4.4% Hispanic), Pleasant Garden (7.4% Hispanic), and Forest Oaks (3.5% Hispanic). Greensboro is less Hispanic than neighboring McLeansville (13.7% Hispanic).
Greensboro's Native American/Other Population
2,647 residents of Greensboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Greensboro 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, Greensboro is ranked #263 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Greensboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summerfield (0.7% Native American/Other), Jamestown (0.7% Native American/Other), and Forest Oaks (0.6% Native American/Other). Greensboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring McLeansville (1% Native American/Other).
Greensboro's Multiracial Population
11,621 residents of Greensboro identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Greensboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Greensboro is ranked #335 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Greensboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Summerfield (3.5% Multiracial), Pleasant Garden (3.4% Multiracial), and McLeansville (2.2% Multiracial). Greensboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.