Rockfish, NC Demographics

A map of Rockfish's Population by Race

Rockfish, North Carolina had a population of 3,383 in 2020. It was 53.7% White, 21.0% Black, 1.9% Asian, 13.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockfish, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockfish is the 236th 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).

Rockfish's White Population

1,816 residents of Rockfish identify as White, or 53.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockfish slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockfish is ranked #538 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rockfish is more White than neighboring Hope Mills (43.2% White), and Fayetteville (34.5% White). Rockfish is less White than neighboring Lumber Bridge (73.2% White), Parkton (54.6% White), and Dundarrach (64.7% White).

Rockfish's Black Population

712 residents of Rockfish identify as Black, or 21.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockfish roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockfish is ranked #262 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rockfish is more Black than neighboring Lumber Bridge (8.5% Black), and Dundarrach (14.7% Black). Rockfish is less Black than neighboring Parkton (22.2% Black), Hope Mills (32.6% Black), and Fayetteville (41.8% Black).

Rockfish's Asian Population

65 residents of Rockfish identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockfish roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockfish is ranked #129 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rockfish is more Asian than neighboring Lumber Bridge (0% Asian), Parkton (0.6% Asian), and Dundarrach (0% Asian). Rockfish is less Asian than neighboring Hope Mills (2.3% Asian), and Fayetteville (3.1% Asian).

Rockfish's Hispanic Population

456 residents of Rockfish identify as Hispanic, or 13.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockfish roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockfish is ranked #124 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rockfish is more Hispanic than neighboring Lumber Bridge (4.9% Hispanic), Dundarrach (2.9% Hispanic), Hope Mills (12.2% Hispanic), and Fayetteville (12.6% Hispanic).

Rockfish's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Rockfish identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rockfish 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, Rockfish is ranked #54 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rockfish is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hope Mills (2.5% Native American/Other), and Fayetteville (2.1% Native American/Other). Rockfish is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lumber Bridge (6.1% Native American/Other), Parkton (4.6% Native American/Other), and Dundarrach (8.8% Native American/Other).

Rockfish's Multiracial Population

227 residents of Rockfish identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockfish roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockfish is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rockfish is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkton (4.6% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (5.9% Multiracial). Rockfish is less Multiracial than neighboring Lumber Bridge (7.3% Multiracial), Dundarrach (8.8% Multiracial), and Hope Mills (7.2% Multiracial).

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