Whiteville, NC Demographics

A map of Whiteville's Population by Race

Whiteville, North Carolina had a population of 4,766 in 2020. It was 47.3% White, 41.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Whiteville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Whiteville is the 169th 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).

Whiteville's White Population

2,253 residents of Whiteville identify as White, or 47.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Whiteville less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Whiteville is ranked #595 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Whiteville is more White than neighboring Brunswick (27.9% White), Hallsboro (41.6% White), and Chadbourn (29.8% White). Whiteville is less White than neighboring Clarkton (51.6% White), and Lake Waccamaw (82.6% White).

Whiteville's Black Population

1,963 residents of Whiteville identify as Black, or 41.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Whiteville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Whiteville is ranked #124 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Whiteville is more Black than neighboring Clarkton (40.1% Black), and Lake Waccamaw (9.2% Black). Whiteville is less Black than neighboring Brunswick (59.1% Black), Hallsboro (49% Black), and Chadbourn (62% Black).

Whiteville's Asian Population

39 residents of Whiteville identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Whiteville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Whiteville is ranked #307 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Whiteville is more Asian than neighboring Brunswick (0.4% Asian), Hallsboro (0% Asian), Chadbourn (0.6% Asian), and Clarkton (0% Asian).

Whiteville's Hispanic Population

239 residents of Whiteville identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Whiteville slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Whiteville is ranked #448 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Whiteville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hallsboro (4.7% Hispanic), Chadbourn (2.8% Hispanic), Clarkton (4.4% Hispanic), and Lake Waccamaw (1.2% Hispanic). Whiteville is less Hispanic than neighboring Brunswick (7.8% Hispanic).

Whiteville's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Whiteville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Whiteville 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, Whiteville is ranked #114 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Whiteville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brunswick (1.8% Native American/Other), Hallsboro (2.4% Native American/Other), Clarkton (2.1% Native American/Other), and Lake Waccamaw (3.6% Native American/Other).

Whiteville's Multiracial Population

190 residents of Whiteville identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Whiteville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Whiteville is ranked #316 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Whiteville is more Multiracial than neighboring Brunswick (3% Multiracial), Hallsboro (2.4% Multiracial), Chadbourn (3.2% Multiracial), Clarkton (1.8% Multiracial), and Lake Waccamaw (2.6% Multiracial).

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