Asheboro, NC Demographics

A map of Asheboro's Population by Race

Asheboro, North Carolina has an estimated population of 27,580, a slight increase from the 27,156 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 27.6% Hispanic, 15.0% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Asheboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Asheboro is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Asheboro, that probability was 61.9% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Asheboro is ranked the 41st 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). Asheboro was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Asheboro's White Population

14,490 residents of Asheboro, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Asheboro is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Asheboro ranks 546th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Asheboro's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Asheboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 52.5%.

Asheboro is less White than neighboring Randleman (74.4% White), Franklinville (61.6% White), Ramseur (59.1% White), Seagrove (92.1% White), and Archdale (76.9% White).

Asheboro's Black Population

4,124 residents of Asheboro, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Asheboro is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Asheboro ranks 376th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Asheboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Asheboro's population has increased from 12.2% to 15.0%.

Asheboro is more Black than neighboring Randleman (5.4% Black), Franklinville (11.8% Black), Ramseur (10.1% Black), Seagrove (0% Black), and Archdale (6.8% Black).

Asheboro's Asian Population

294 residents of Asheboro, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Asheboro is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Asheboro ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Asheboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Asian residents' share of Asheboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Asheboro is more Asian than neighboring Randleman (0% Asian), Franklinville (0% Asian), Ramseur (0% Asian), and Seagrove (0% Asian). Asheboro is less Asian than neighboring Archdale (9.4% Asian).

Asheboro's Hispanic Population

7,614 residents of Asheboro, or 27.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Asheboro is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Asheboro ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Asheboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Asheboro's population has decreased from 29.4% to 27.6%.

Asheboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Randleman (15.4% Hispanic), Franklinville (17.6% Hispanic), Ramseur (27.2% Hispanic), Seagrove (3.9% Hispanic), and Archdale (5% Hispanic).

Asheboro's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Asheboro, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Asheboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Asheboro ranks 391st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Asheboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Asheboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Asheboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Randleman (0.2% Native American/Other), Franklinville (0% Native American/Other), Seagrove (0% Native American/Other), and Archdale (0% Native American/Other). Asheboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ramseur (0.7% Native American/Other).

Asheboro's Multiracial Population

961 residents of Asheboro, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Asheboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Asheboro ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Asheboro's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Asheboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Asheboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Ramseur (2.8% Multiracial), and Archdale (1.9% Multiracial). Asheboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Randleman (4.6% Multiracial), Franklinville (8.9% Multiracial), and Seagrove (3.9% 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.