Royal Pines, NC Demographics

A map of Royal Pines's Population by Race

Royal Pines, North Carolina had a population of 4,127 in 2020. It was 85.8% White, 3.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Royal Pines, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Royal Pines is the 199th 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).

Royal Pines's White Population

3,539 residents of Royal Pines identify as White, or 85.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Royal Pines considerably larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Royal Pines is ranked #171 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Royal Pines is more White than neighboring Fletcher (77.2% White), Avery Creek (79.9% White), and Asheville (74.3% White). Royal Pines is less White than neighboring Biltmore Forest (93.3% White), and Hoopers Creek (89% White).

Royal Pines's Black Population

138 residents of Royal Pines identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Royal Pines less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Royal Pines is ranked #572 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Royal Pines is more Black than neighboring Biltmore Forest (0.4% Black), and Hoopers Creek (1.1% Black). Royal Pines is less Black than neighboring Fletcher (5.2% Black), Avery Creek (4.3% Black), and Asheville (10.3% Black).

Royal Pines's Asian Population

44 residents of Royal Pines identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Royal Pines roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Royal Pines is ranked #223 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Royal Pines is more Asian than neighboring Hoopers Creek (0.7% Asian). Royal Pines is less Asian than neighboring Fletcher (3% Asian), Avery Creek (6.2% Asian), and Asheville (1.6% Asian).

Royal Pines's Hispanic Population

190 residents of Royal Pines identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Royal Pines slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Royal Pines is ranked #481 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Royal Pines is more Hispanic than neighboring Biltmore Forest (2.7% Hispanic), and Hoopers Creek (3.8% Hispanic). Royal Pines is less Hispanic than neighboring Fletcher (10% Hispanic), Avery Creek (5% Hispanic), and Asheville (8.1% Hispanic).

Royal Pines's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Royal Pines 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 Royal Pines 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, Royal Pines is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Royal Pines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Biltmore Forest (0% Native American/Other), and Avery Creek (0.3% Native American/Other). Royal Pines is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fletcher (0.9% Native American/Other), and Asheville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Royal Pines's Multiracial Population

189 residents of Royal Pines identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Royal Pines roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Royal Pines is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Royal Pines is more Multiracial than neighboring Fletcher (3.7% Multiracial), Biltmore Forest (2.5% Multiracial), and Avery Creek (4.3% Multiracial). Royal Pines is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoopers Creek (4.7% Multiracial).

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