Chocowinity, NC Demographics
A map of Chocowinity's Population by Race
Chocowinity, North Carolina has an estimated population of 903, a large increase from the 722 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.0% White, 37.2% Black, 12.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chocowinity, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Chocowinity has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Chocowinity, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Chocowinity is ranked the 482nd 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). Chocowinity was ranked the 502nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Chocowinity's White Population
415 residents of Chocowinity, or 46.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chocowinity is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Chocowinity ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chocowinity's White population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Chocowinity's population has decreased from 49.7% to 46.0%.
Chocowinity is less White than neighboring Cypress Landing (95.1% White), Washington (46.3% White), Washington Park (95% White), River Road (63.3% White), and Grimesland (50.8% White).
Chocowinity's Black Population
336 residents of Chocowinity, or 37.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chocowinity is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Chocowinity ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chocowinity's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Black residents' share of Chocowinity's population has decreased from 40.4% to 37.2%.
Chocowinity is more Black than neighboring Cypress Landing (1.6% Black), Washington Park (1.1% Black), River Road (20.4% Black), and Grimesland (17.7% Black). Chocowinity is less Black than neighboring Washington (43.3% Black).
Chocowinity's Asian Population
0 residents of Chocowinity, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chocowinity is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Chocowinity ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chocowinity's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chocowinity's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Chocowinity is less Asian than neighboring Washington (0.3% Asian), Washington Park (0.2% Asian), and Grimesland (0.9% Asian).
Chocowinity's Hispanic Population
109 residents of Chocowinity, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chocowinity is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Chocowinity ranks 381st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chocowinity's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 147.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chocowinity's population has increased from 6.1% to 12.1%.
Chocowinity is more Hispanic than neighboring Cypress Landing (2.5% Hispanic), Washington (5.3% Hispanic), and Washington Park (0.4% Hispanic). Chocowinity is less Hispanic than neighboring River Road (13.6% Hispanic), and Grimesland (26% Hispanic).
Chocowinity's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of Chocowinity, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chocowinity is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Chocowinity ranks 681st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chocowinity's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chocowinity's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.4%.
Chocowinity is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cypress Landing (0% Native American/Other), Washington (0.6% Native American/Other), Washington Park (0% Native American/Other), River Road (0% Native American/Other), and Grimesland (1.4% Native American/Other).
Chocowinity's Multiracial Population
21 residents of Chocowinity, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chocowinity is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Chocowinity ranks 574th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chocowinity's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Chocowinity's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.3%.
Chocowinity is more Multiracial than neighboring Cypress Landing (0.8% Multiracial). Chocowinity is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington (4.2% Multiracial), Washington Park (3.3% Multiracial), River Road (2.7% Multiracial), and Grimesland (3.2% 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.