St. Stephens, NC Demographics

A map of St. Stephens's Population by Race

St. Stephens, North Carolina has an estimated population of 9,457, an increase from the 8,852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.4% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 8.6% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, 4.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of St. Stephens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

St. Stephens has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In St. Stephens, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

St. Stephens is ranked the 102nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. 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). St. Stephens was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

St. Stephens's White Population

6,182 residents of St. Stephens, or 65.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in St. Stephens is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. St. Stephens ranks 429th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Stephens's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of St. Stephens's population has decreased from 67.2% to 65.4%.

St. Stephens is more White than neighboring Hickory (62.6% White). St. Stephens is less White than neighboring Bethlehem (85.5% White), Conover (67.9% White), Northlakes (92.8% White), and Brookford (76.2% White).

St. Stephens's Black Population

417 residents of St. Stephens, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in St. Stephens is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. St. Stephens ranks 550th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Stephens's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Black residents' share of St. Stephens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

St. Stephens is more Black than neighboring Bethlehem (0% Black), Conover (3.3% Black), and Northlakes (0.4% Black). St. Stephens is less Black than neighboring Hickory (13% Black), and Brookford (7.9% Black).

St. Stephens's Asian Population

460 residents of St. Stephens, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in St. Stephens is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. St. Stephens ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Stephens's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of St. Stephens's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.9%.

St. Stephens is more Asian than neighboring Hickory (4.8% Asian), Conover (0.3% Asian), Northlakes (1.2% Asian), and Brookford (2.1% Asian). St. Stephens is less Asian than neighboring Bethlehem (6.2% Asian).

St. Stephens's Hispanic Population

1,581 residents of St. Stephens, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in St. Stephens is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. St. Stephens ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Stephens's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of St. Stephens's population has decreased from 18.3% to 16.7%.

St. Stephens is more Hispanic than neighboring Hickory (15.2% Hispanic), Bethlehem (7.1% Hispanic), Northlakes (4% Hispanic), and Brookford (12.1% Hispanic). St. Stephens is less Hispanic than neighboring Conover (22.2% Hispanic).

St. Stephens's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of St. Stephens, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in St. Stephens is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. St. Stephens ranks 435th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Stephens's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of St. Stephens's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

St. Stephens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hickory (0.4% Native American/Other), and Brookford (0.5% Native American/Other).

St. Stephens's Multiracial Population

817 residents of St. Stephens, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in St. Stephens is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. St. Stephens ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Stephens's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 120.2%. Multiracial residents' share of St. Stephens's population has increased from 4.2% to 8.6%.

St. Stephens is more Multiracial than neighboring Hickory (4.1% Multiracial), Bethlehem (1.2% Multiracial), Conover (6.3% Multiracial), Northlakes (1.6% Multiracial), and Brookford (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.