Claremont, NC Demographics

A map of Claremont's Population by Race

Claremont, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,922, a large increase from the 1,692 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 2.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Claremont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Claremont has become considerably more 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 Claremont, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Claremont is ranked the 348th 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). Claremont was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Claremont's White Population

1,478 residents of Claremont, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Claremont is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Claremont ranks 243rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 81.3% to 76.9%.

Claremont is more White than neighboring Conover (67.9% White), Catawba (70.4% White), Newton (64.1% White), St. Stephens (65.4% White), and Maiden (69.1% White).

Claremont's Black Population

48 residents of Claremont, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Claremont is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Claremont ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.5%. Black residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.5%.

Claremont is less Black than neighboring Conover (3.3% Black), Catawba (18.8% Black), Newton (8.3% Black), St. Stephens (4.4% Black), and Maiden (4.2% Black).

Claremont's Asian Population

42 residents of Claremont, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Claremont ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Asian residents' share of Claremont's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.2%.

Claremont is more Asian than neighboring Conover (0.3% Asian), and Catawba (0% Asian). Claremont is less Asian than neighboring Newton (9.2% Asian), St. Stephens (4.9% Asian), and Maiden (7.2% Asian).

Claremont's Hispanic Population

256 residents of Claremont, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Claremont ranks 496th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 236.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Claremont's population has increased from 4.5% to 13.3%.

Claremont is more Hispanic than neighboring Catawba (8.8% Hispanic), and Newton (11.6% Hispanic). Claremont is less Hispanic than neighboring Conover (22.2% Hispanic), St. Stephens (16.7% Hispanic), and Maiden (17.4% Hispanic).

Claremont's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Claremont, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Claremont ranks 505th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Claremont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Claremont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Conover (0% Native American/Other), Catawba (0% Native American/Other), St. Stephens (0% Native American/Other), and Maiden (0% Native American/Other). Claremont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newton (1% Native American/Other).

Claremont's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Claremont, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Claremont is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Claremont ranks 524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claremont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Claremont's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.5%.

Claremont is more Multiracial than neighboring Catawba (2.1% Multiracial), and Maiden (2.1% Multiracial). Claremont is less Multiracial than neighboring Conover (6.3% Multiracial), Newton (5.8% Multiracial), and St. Stephens (8.6% 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.