Buxton, NC Demographics

A map of Buxton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,235	1,038	97.5%	87.9%
Multiracial	27	26	2.1%	2.2%
Hispanic	5	86	0.4%	7.3%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	1.3%

Buxton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,267, an increase from the 1,181 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buxton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buxton 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 Buxton, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 4.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buxton is ranked the 417th 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). Buxton was ranked the 419th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buxton's White Population

1,235 residents of Buxton, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buxton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Buxton ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's White population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of Buxton's population has increased from 87.9% to 97.5%.

Buxton is more White than neighboring Frisco (77.7% White), Avon (81.4% White), and Hatteras (80.3% White). Buxton is less White than neighboring Salvo (100% White), and Waves (100% White).

Buxton's Black Population

0 residents of Buxton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buxton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Buxton ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Buxton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Buxton's Asian Population

0 residents of Buxton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buxton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Buxton ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Buxton's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Buxton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buxton is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Buxton ranks 320th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Buxton's population has decreased from 7.3% to 0.4%.

Buxton is more Hispanic than neighboring Salvo (0% Hispanic), and Waves (0% Hispanic). Buxton is less Hispanic than neighboring Frisco (7.1% Hispanic), Avon (18.6% Hispanic), and Hatteras (19.7% Hispanic).

Buxton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Buxton, 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 Buxton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Buxton ranks 184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buxton's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Buxton's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Buxton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buxton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Buxton ranks 679th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Buxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Buxton is more Multiracial than neighboring Avon (0% Multiracial), Hatteras (0% Multiracial), Salvo (0% Multiracial), and Waves (0% Multiracial). Buxton is less Multiracial than neighboring Frisco (15.2% 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.