Cofield, NC Demographics

A map of Cofield's Population by Race

Cofield, North Carolina has an estimated population of 300, a large increase from the 267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% Black, 7.3% White, 5.0% Native American/Other, 1.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cofield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cofield has become 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 Cofield, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cofield is ranked the 658th 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). Cofield was ranked the 676th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cofield's White Population

22 residents of Cofield, or 7.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cofield is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Cofield ranks 764th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cofield's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Cofield's population has decreased from 8.6% to 7.3%.

Cofield is less White than neighboring Winton (29% White), Ahoskie (21.5% White), Harrellsville (47.4% White), Powellsville (28.2% White), and Gatesville (84.7% White).

Cofield's Black Population

256 residents of Cofield, or 85.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cofield is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Cofield ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cofield's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Cofield's population has decreased from 86.9% to 85.3%.

Cofield is more Black than neighboring Winton (57.3% Black), Ahoskie (65.6% Black), Harrellsville (43.9% Black), Powellsville (71.8% Black), and Gatesville (6.6% Black).

Cofield's Asian Population

0 residents of Cofield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cofield is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Cofield ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cofield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Cofield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cofield is less Asian than neighboring Ahoskie (2% Asian).

Cofield's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Cofield, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cofield is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cofield ranks 700th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cofield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cofield's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

Cofield is more Hispanic than neighboring Powellsville (0% Hispanic). Cofield is less Hispanic than neighboring Winton (8.9% Hispanic), Ahoskie (4.5% Hispanic), Harrellsville (8.7% Hispanic), and Gatesville (2.2% Hispanic).

Cofield's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Cofield, or 5.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cofield is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Cofield ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cofield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cofield's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.0%.

Cofield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winton (3% Native American/Other), Ahoskie (2.4% Native American/Other), Harrellsville (0% Native American/Other), Powellsville (0% Native American/Other), and Gatesville (0% Native American/Other).

Cofield's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Cofield, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cofield is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cofield ranks 760th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cofield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cofield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Cofield is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrellsville (0% Multiracial), and Powellsville (0% Multiracial). Cofield is less Multiracial than neighboring Winton (1.7% Multiracial), Ahoskie (4% Multiracial), and Gatesville (6.6% 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.