Lillington, NC Demographics

A map of Lillington's Population by Race

Lillington, North Carolina had a population of 4,735 in 2020. It was 48.9% White, 32.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lillington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lillington is the 171st 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).

Lillington's White Population

2,314 residents of Lillington identify as White, or 48.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Lillington slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lillington is ranked #579 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lillington is less White than neighboring Buies Creek (75.3% White), Bunnlevel (49% White), Mamers (78.3% White), Angier (54% White), and Coats (61.3% White).

Lillington's Black Population

1,534 residents of Lillington identify as Black, or 32.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lillington larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lillington is ranked #173 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lillington is more Black than neighboring Buies Creek (14.3% Black), Mamers (2.9% Black), Angier (19.1% Black), and Coats (16.8% Black). Lillington is less Black than neighboring Bunnlevel (35.5% Black).

Lillington's Asian Population

38 residents of Lillington identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lillington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lillington is ranked #307 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lillington is more Asian than neighboring Bunnlevel (0% Asian), Mamers (0.6% Asian), Angier (0.7% Asian), and Coats (0.6% Asian). Lillington is less Asian than neighboring Buies Creek (2.4% Asian).

Lillington's Hispanic Population

577 residents of Lillington identify as Hispanic, or 12.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lillington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lillington is ranked #162 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lillington is more Hispanic than neighboring Buies Creek (4.7% Hispanic), Bunnlevel (8.9% Hispanic), and Mamers (12% Hispanic). Lillington is less Hispanic than neighboring Angier (21.6% Hispanic), and Coats (15% Hispanic).

Lillington's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Lillington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lillington 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, Lillington is ranked #114 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lillington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buies Creek (0.9% Native American/Other), Mamers (0.9% Native American/Other), Angier (0.7% Native American/Other), and Coats (1.2% Native American/Other).

Lillington's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Lillington identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lillington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lillington is ranked #316 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lillington is more Multiracial than neighboring Buies Creek (2.5% Multiracial), and Angier (3.9% Multiracial). Lillington is less Multiracial than neighboring Bunnlevel (4.8% Multiracial), Mamers (5.3% Multiracial), and Coats (5.2% Multiracial).

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