Broadway, NC Demographics

A map of Broadway's Population by Race

Broadway, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,657, a dramatic increase from the 1,267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Broadway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Broadway has become 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 Broadway, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Broadway is ranked the 371st 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). Broadway was ranked the 404th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Broadway's White Population

1,220 residents of Broadway, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Broadway is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Broadway ranks 359th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's White population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. White residents' share of Broadway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.6%.

Broadway is more White than neighboring Sanford (41.8% White), Moncure (58.7% White), Spout Springs (51.9% White), and Anderson Creek (45.2% White). Broadway is less White than neighboring Mamers (89.4% White).

Broadway's Black Population

98 residents of Broadway, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Broadway is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Broadway ranks 485th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Broadway's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.9%.

Broadway is more Black than neighboring Mamers (0% Black). Broadway is less Black than neighboring Sanford (23.1% Black), Moncure (21.7% Black), Spout Springs (18.5% Black), and Anderson Creek (27.9% Black).

Broadway's Asian Population

10 residents of Broadway, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Broadway is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Broadway ranks 390th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Broadway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Broadway is more Asian than neighboring Mamers (0% Asian), and Moncure (0% Asian). Broadway is less Asian than neighboring Sanford (0.9% Asian), Spout Springs (0.9% Asian), and Anderson Creek (2% Asian).

Broadway's Hispanic Population

269 residents of Broadway, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Broadway is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Broadway ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Broadway's population has increased from 13.3% to 16.2%.

Broadway is more Hispanic than neighboring Mamers (10.6% Hispanic), Moncure (10.7% Hispanic), and Spout Springs (14.9% Hispanic). Broadway is less Hispanic than neighboring Sanford (30% Hispanic), and Anderson Creek (17.2% Hispanic).

Broadway's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Broadway, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Broadway is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Broadway ranks 136th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Broadway's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Broadway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mamers (0% Native American/Other), Sanford (0.1% Native American/Other), and Moncure (0% Native American/Other). Broadway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spout Springs (4% Native American/Other), and Anderson Creek (1.8% Native American/Other).

Broadway's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Broadway, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Broadway is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Broadway ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Broadway's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.8%.

Broadway is more Multiracial than neighboring Mamers (0% Multiracial). Broadway is less Multiracial than neighboring Sanford (3.9% Multiracial), Moncure (9% Multiracial), Spout Springs (9.7% Multiracial), and Anderson Creek (5.8% 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.