Grifton, NC Demographics

A map of Grifton's Population by Race

Grifton, North Carolina had a population of 2,448 in 2020. It was 45.2% White, 40.0% Black, 0.3% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Grifton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Grifton is the 286th 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).

Grifton's White Population

1,107 residents of Grifton identify as White, or 45.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Grifton less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Grifton is ranked #621 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Grifton is more White than neighboring Dover (44.7% White). Grifton is less White than neighboring Ayden (45.4% White), Graingers (55.9% White), Winterville (53.1% White), and Hookerton (48.9% White).

Grifton's Black Population

978 residents of Grifton identify as Black, or 40.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Grifton larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Grifton is ranked #137 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Grifton is more Black than neighboring Graingers (34.1% Black), Winterville (35.9% Black), and Hookerton (35.4% Black). Grifton is less Black than neighboring Ayden (44.9% Black), and Dover (49.6% Black).

Grifton's Asian Population

7 residents of Grifton identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Grifton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Grifton is ranked #521 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Grifton is more Asian than neighboring Ayden (0.2% Asian), Graingers (0% Asian), Dover (0% Asian), and Hookerton (0% Asian). Grifton is less Asian than neighboring Winterville (1.6% Asian).

Grifton's Hispanic Population

262 residents of Grifton identify as Hispanic, or 10.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Grifton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Grifton is ranked #190 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Grifton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ayden (4.7% Hispanic), Graingers (6.6% Hispanic), Winterville (4.8% Hispanic), and Dover (1.4% Hispanic). Grifton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hookerton (12.3% Hispanic).

Grifton's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Grifton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Grifton 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, Grifton is ranked #605 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Grifton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0% Native American/Other). Grifton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ayden (0.9% Native American/Other), Graingers (1.3% Native American/Other), Winterville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hookerton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Grifton's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Grifton identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Grifton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Grifton is ranked #448 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Grifton is more Multiracial than neighboring Graingers (2.2% Multiracial), and Hookerton (2.9% Multiracial). Grifton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ayden (3.8% Multiracial), Winterville (4% Multiracial), and Dover (4.3% Multiracial).

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