Locust, NC Demographics

A map of Locust's Population by Race

Locust, North Carolina had a population of 4,537 in 2020. It was 81.6% White, 5.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Locust, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Locust is the 180th 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).

Locust's White Population

3,703 residents of Locust identify as White, or 81.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Locust considerably larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Locust is ranked #236 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Locust is more White than neighboring Midland (71.4% White), and Oakboro (74.2% White). Locust is less White than neighboring Stanfield (91.7% White), Red Cross (91.5% White), and Mount Pleasant (88.2% White).

Locust's Black Population

249 residents of Locust identify as Black, or 5.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Locust less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Locust is ranked #499 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Locust is more Black than neighboring Stanfield (1.1% Black), Red Cross (0.5% Black), and Mount Pleasant (3.9% Black). Locust is less Black than neighboring Midland (12.4% Black), and Oakboro (12.1% Black).

Locust's Asian Population

44 residents of Locust identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Locust roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Locust is ranked #258 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Locust is more Asian than neighboring Stanfield (0.3% Asian), Red Cross (0% Asian), and Mount Pleasant (0.7% Asian). Locust is less Asian than neighboring Oakboro (1.6% Asian).

Locust's Hispanic Population

313 residents of Locust identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Locust roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Locust is ranked #339 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Locust is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanfield (4.5% Hispanic), Red Cross (4.9% Hispanic), and Mount Pleasant (2.9% Hispanic). Locust is less Hispanic than neighboring Midland (9.7% Hispanic), and Oakboro (9.1% Hispanic).

Locust's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Locust identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Locust 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, Locust is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Locust is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stanfield (0.3% Native American/Other), Red Cross (0.3% Native American/Other), Mount Pleasant (0.3% Native American/Other), and Oakboro (0.5% Native American/Other). Locust is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland (1.4% Native American/Other).

Locust's Multiracial Population

196 residents of Locust identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Locust roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Locust is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Locust is more Multiracial than neighboring Stanfield (2.1% Multiracial), Red Cross (2.9% Multiracial), Midland (4.1% Multiracial), Mount Pleasant (3.9% Multiracial), and Oakboro (2.5% Multiracial).

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