Bostic, NC Demographics

A map of Bostic's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	390	308	90.1%	86.8%
Black	24	32	5.5%	9.0%
Multiracial	16	5	3.7%	1.4%
Asian	3	2	0.7%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.6%

Bostic, North Carolina has an estimated population of 433, a large increase from the 355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 5.5% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bostic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bostic has become considerably less 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 Bostic, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 18.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bostic is ranked the 612th 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). Bostic was ranked the 627th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bostic's White Population

390 residents of Bostic, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bostic is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Bostic ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostic's White population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. White residents' share of Bostic's population has increased from 86.8% to 90.1%.

Bostic is more White than neighboring Forest City (55.6% White), Ellenboro (82.1% White), Spindale (72.4% White), Caroleen (82.8% White), and Ruth (84.9% White).

Bostic's Black Population

24 residents of Bostic, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bostic is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Bostic ranks 439th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostic's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Bostic's population has decreased from 9.0% to 5.5%.

Bostic is more Black than neighboring Caroleen (0% Black), and Ruth (1% Black). Bostic is less Black than neighboring Forest City (21.8% Black), Ellenboro (6.8% Black), and Spindale (14.4% Black).

Bostic's Asian Population

3 residents of Bostic, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bostic is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Bostic ranks 414th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostic's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Bostic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Bostic is more Asian than neighboring Ellenboro (0% Asian), Caroleen (0% Asian), and Ruth (0.2% Asian). Bostic is less Asian than neighboring Forest City (1.6% Asian), and Spindale (1% Asian).

Bostic's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Bostic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bostic is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bostic ranks 719th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostic's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bostic's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Bostic is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest City (10.5% Hispanic), Ellenboro (0.3% Hispanic), Spindale (6.1% Hispanic), and Ruth (8.6% Hispanic).

Bostic's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bostic, 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 Bostic is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Bostic ranks 521st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostic's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bostic's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Bostic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest City (2.3% Native American/Other), Ellenboro (0.8% Native American/Other), Spindale (1.3% Native American/Other), and Caroleen (17.2% Native American/Other).

Bostic's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Bostic, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bostic is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bostic ranks 741st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bostic's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bostic's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.7%.

Bostic is more Multiracial than neighboring Caroleen (0% Multiracial). Bostic is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest City (8.3% Multiracial), Ellenboro (10% Multiracial), Spindale (4.8% Multiracial), and Ruth (5.3% 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.