Como, NC Demographics

A map of Como's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	84	61	68.3%	91.0%
Multiracial	25	3	20.3%	4.5%
Black	12	0	9.8%	0.0%
Native American/Other	2	1	1.6%	1.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.5%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.5%

Como, North Carolina has an estimated population of 123, a dramatic increase from the 67 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 20.3% Multiracial, 9.8% Black, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Como, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Como 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 Como, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Como is ranked the 740th 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). Como was ranked the 761st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Como's White Population

84 residents of Como, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Como is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Como ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's White population has grown by an estimated 37.7%. White residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 91.0% to 68.3%.

Como is more White than neighboring Murfreesboro (28.3% White), Southampton Meadows (15.4% White), Winton (29% White), Newsoms (60.2% White), and Cofield (7.3% White).

Como's Black Population

12 residents of Como, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Como is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Como ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Black residents' share of Como's population has increased from 0.0% to 9.8%.

Como is less Black than neighboring Murfreesboro (52.5% Black), Southampton Meadows (82.7% Black), Winton (57.3% Black), Newsoms (35.3% Black), and Cofield (85.3% Black).

Como's Asian Population

0 residents of Como, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Como is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Como ranks 164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Como is less Asian than neighboring Murfreesboro (0.7% Asian), and Newsoms (0.7% Asian).

Como's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Como, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Como is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Como ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Como is less Hispanic than neighboring Murfreesboro (14.7% Hispanic), Winton (8.9% Hispanic), Newsoms (2.8% Hispanic), and Cofield (1.3% Hispanic).

Como's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Como, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Como is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Como ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Como's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Como is more Native American/Other than neighboring Murfreesboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Southampton Meadows (0% Native American/Other), and Newsoms (0% Native American/Other). Como is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winton (3% Native American/Other), and Cofield (5% Native American/Other).

Como's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Como, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Como is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Como ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 733.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Como's population has increased from 4.5% to 20.3%.

Como is more Multiracial than neighboring Murfreesboro (3.6% Multiracial), Southampton Meadows (1.9% Multiracial), Winton (1.7% Multiracial), Newsoms (1% Multiracial), and Cofield (1% 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.