Newland, NC Demographics

A map of Newland's Population by Race

Newland, North Carolina had a population of 715 in 2020. It was 78.3% White, 2.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Newland is the 503rd 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).

Newland's White Population

560 residents of Newland identify as White, or 78.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Newland larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Newland is ranked #294 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newland is more White than neighboring Crossnore (72.7% White). Newland is less White than neighboring Linville (91.9% White), Sugar Mountain (91.9% White), Grandfather Village (97.9% White), and Elk Park (92.4% White).

Newland's Black Population

14 residents of Newland identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newland less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Newland is ranked #617 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newland is more Black than neighboring Linville (0% Black), Crossnore (0% Black), Sugar Mountain (0.8% Black), Grandfather Village (0% Black), and Elk Park (0% Black).

Newland's Asian Population

4 residents of Newland identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Newland is ranked #382 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newland is more Asian than neighboring Sugar Mountain (0.5% Asian), Grandfather Village (0% Asian), and Elk Park (0% Asian). Newland is less Asian than neighboring Linville (0.7% Asian), and Crossnore (0.7% Asian).

Newland's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Newland identify as Hispanic, or 12.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Newland is ranked #138 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newland is more Hispanic than neighboring Linville (4.2% Hispanic), Sugar Mountain (2.4% Hispanic), Grandfather Village (1.1% Hispanic), and Elk Park (4.6% Hispanic). Newland is less Hispanic than neighboring Crossnore (15.4% Hispanic).

Newland's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Newland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newland 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, Newland is ranked #87 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Linville (0.4% Native American/Other), Sugar Mountain (1.1% Native American/Other), Grandfather Village (0% Native American/Other), and Elk Park (0.7% Native American/Other). Newland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crossnore (2.1% Native American/Other).

Newland's Multiracial Population

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

Newland is more Multiracial than neighboring Linville (2.8% Multiracial), Sugar Mountain (3.2% Multiracial), Grandfather Village (1.1% Multiracial), and Elk Park (2.2% Multiracial). Newland is less Multiracial than neighboring Crossnore (9.1% Multiracial).

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