High Point, NC Demographics
A map of High Point's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 50,000 | 43.8% |
Black | 36,124 | 31.7% |
Hispanic | 12,784 | 11.2% |
Asian | 9,985 | 8.8% |
Multiracial | 3,911 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 1,255 | 1.1% |
High Point, North Carolina had a population of 114,059 in 2020. It was 43.8% White, 31.7% Black, 8.8% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of High Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, High Point is the 9th 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).
High Point's White Population
50,000 residents of High Point identify as White, or 43.8%. This makes the White share of the population of High Point less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, High Point is ranked #637 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
High Point is less White than neighboring Jamestown (72.7% White), Archdale (74.2% White), Trinity (83.9% White), Thomasville (56.9% White), and Kernersville (66.9% White).
High Point's Black Population
36,124 residents of High Point identify as Black, or 31.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of High Point slightly larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, High Point is ranked #181 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
High Point is more Black than neighboring Jamestown (14.9% Black), Archdale (6.2% Black), Trinity (4.8% Black), Thomasville (20.2% Black), and Kernersville (15.3% Black).
High Point's Asian Population
9,985 residents of High Point identify as Asian, or 8.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of High Point slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, High Point is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
High Point is more Asian than neighboring Jamestown (3.1% Asian), Trinity (2.5% Asian), Thomasville (1.5% Asian), and Kernersville (2% Asian). High Point is less Asian than neighboring Archdale (8.9% Asian).
High Point's Hispanic Population
12,784 residents of High Point identify as Hispanic, or 11.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of High Point roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, High Point is ranked #181 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
High Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Jamestown (4.4% Hispanic), Archdale (6.6% Hispanic), Trinity (4.7% Hispanic), and Kernersville (10.7% Hispanic). High Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Thomasville (16.7% Hispanic).
High Point's Native American/Other Population
1,255 residents of High Point identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of High Point 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, High Point is ranked #206 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
High Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (0.7% Native American/Other), Archdale (0.7% Native American/Other), Trinity (0.9% Native American/Other), Thomasville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Kernersville (0.8% Native American/Other).
High Point's Multiracial Population
3,911 residents of High Point identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of High Point roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, High Point is ranked #448 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
High Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Archdale (3.3% Multiracial), and Trinity (3.3% Multiracial). High Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (4.3% Multiracial), Thomasville (3.9% Multiracial), and Kernersville (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.