Ayden, NC Demographics

A map of Ayden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,604	2,260	50.6%	45.4%
Black	1,862	2,236	36.2%	44.9%
Hispanic	615	236	11.9%	4.7%
Native American/Other	62	46	1.2%	0.9%
Multiracial	7	189	0.1%	3.8%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.2%

Ayden, North Carolina has an estimated population of 5,150, an increase from the 4,977 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% White, 36.2% Black, 11.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ayden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ayden has become more racially diverse since 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 Ayden, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 59.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ayden is ranked the 161st 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). Ayden was ranked the 163rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ayden's White Population

2,604 residents of Ayden, or 50.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ayden is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Ayden ranks 617th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ayden's White population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. White residents' share of Ayden's population has increased from 45.4% to 50.6%.

Ayden is more White than neighboring Grifton (40.1% White), Greenville (48.5% White), and Simpson (45.8% White). Ayden is less White than neighboring Winterville (55.8% White), and Bell Arthur (81.8% White).

Ayden's Black Population

1,862 residents of Ayden, or 36.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ayden is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Ayden ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ayden's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Ayden's population has decreased from 44.9% to 36.2%.

Ayden is more Black than neighboring Bell Arthur (0% Black). Ayden is less Black than neighboring Winterville (38.9% Black), Grifton (38.8% Black), Greenville (39.5% Black), and Simpson (45.8% Black).

Ayden's Asian Population

0 residents of Ayden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ayden is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Ayden ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ayden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ayden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ayden is less Asian than neighboring Winterville (0.9% Asian), Grifton (2.2% Asian), and Greenville (2.7% Asian).

Ayden's Hispanic Population

615 residents of Ayden, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ayden is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ayden ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ayden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 160.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ayden's population has increased from 4.7% to 11.9%.

Ayden is more Hispanic than neighboring Winterville (3% Hispanic), Greenville (5.5% Hispanic), Bell Arthur (5.6% Hispanic), and Simpson (0.9% Hispanic). Ayden is less Hispanic than neighboring Grifton (17.1% Hispanic).

Ayden's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Ayden, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ayden is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Ayden ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ayden's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ayden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Ayden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winterville (0.1% Native American/Other), Grifton (0.8% Native American/Other), Greenville (0.4% Native American/Other), Bell Arthur (0% Native American/Other), and Simpson (0.9% Native American/Other).

Ayden's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Ayden, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ayden is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ayden ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ayden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ayden's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.1%.

Ayden is less Multiracial than neighboring Winterville (1.4% Multiracial), Grifton (1% Multiracial), Greenville (3.3% Multiracial), Bell Arthur (12.6% Multiracial), and Simpson (6.5% 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.