Lucama, NC Demographics

A map of Lucama's Population by Race

Lucama, North Carolina had a population of 1,036 in 2020. It was 44.7% White, 22.5% Black, 0.2% Asian, 27.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lucama, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lucama is the 439th 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).

Lucama's White Population

463 residents of Lucama identify as White, or 44.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Lucama less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lucama is ranked #627 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lucama is more White than neighboring Fremont (44.6% White), and Wilson (36.6% White). Lucama is less White than neighboring Black Creek (63.3% White), Sims (62.2% White), and Kenly (47.2% White).

Lucama's Black Population

233 residents of Lucama identify as Black, or 22.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lucama roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lucama is ranked #250 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lucama is more Black than neighboring Sims (14.5% Black). Lucama is less Black than neighboring Black Creek (26.6% Black), Fremont (46.1% Black), Wilson (47.9% Black), and Kenly (33.7% Black).

Lucama's Asian Population

2 residents of Lucama identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lucama roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lucama is ranked #571 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lucama is more Asian than neighboring Black Creek (0% Asian). Lucama is less Asian than neighboring Fremont (0.3% Asian), Wilson (1.7% Asian), Sims (0.4% Asian), and Kenly (0.6% Asian).

Lucama's Hispanic Population

284 residents of Lucama identify as Hispanic, or 27.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lucama larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lucama is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lucama is more Hispanic than neighboring Black Creek (7.5% Hispanic), Fremont (5.4% Hispanic), Wilson (10.1% Hispanic), Sims (14.9% Hispanic), and Kenly (13.7% Hispanic).

Lucama's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Lucama identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lucama 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, Lucama is ranked #157 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lucama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Black Creek (0.3% Native American/Other), Fremont (0.1% Native American/Other), Wilson (0.6% Native American/Other), Sims (0% Native American/Other), and Kenly (0.4% Native American/Other).

Lucama's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Lucama identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lucama roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Lucama is ranked #335 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lucama is more Multiracial than neighboring Black Creek (2.3% Multiracial), Fremont (3.6% Multiracial), and Wilson (3.1% Multiracial). Lucama is less Multiracial than neighboring Sims (8% Multiracial), and Kenly (4.4% Multiracial).

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