Cramerton, NC Demographics

A map of Cramerton's Population by Race

Cramerton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 5,450, a slight increase from the 5,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 12.7% Black, 4.8% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cramerton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cramerton 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 Cramerton, that probability was 35.5% in 2020 and 42.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cramerton is ranked the 158th 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). Cramerton was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cramerton's White Population

4,075 residents of Cramerton, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cramerton is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Cramerton ranks 270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cramerton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Cramerton's population has decreased from 79.6% to 74.8%.

Cramerton is more White than neighboring Lowell (70.5% White), Ranlo (50.8% White), and Spencer Mountain (0% White). Cramerton is less White than neighboring McAdenville (84.1% White), and Belmont (80.5% White).

Cramerton's Black Population

693 residents of Cramerton, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cramerton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Cramerton ranks 444th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cramerton's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Black residents' share of Cramerton's population has increased from 8.8% to 12.7%.

Cramerton is more Black than neighboring McAdenville (6.2% Black), Belmont (6.9% Black), and Spencer Mountain (0% Black). Cramerton is less Black than neighboring Lowell (13.5% Black), and Ranlo (30.3% Black).

Cramerton's Asian Population

262 residents of Cramerton, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cramerton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Cramerton ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cramerton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.7%. Asian residents' share of Cramerton's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.8%.

Cramerton is more Asian than neighboring McAdenville (2.8% Asian), Belmont (3.5% Asian), Lowell (0.6% Asian), Ranlo (1% Asian), and Spencer Mountain (0% Asian).

Cramerton's Hispanic Population

177 residents of Cramerton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cramerton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cramerton ranks 525th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cramerton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Cramerton's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.2%.

Cramerton is more Hispanic than neighboring Spencer Mountain (0% Hispanic). Cramerton is less Hispanic than neighboring McAdenville (4.6% Hispanic), Belmont (4% Hispanic), Lowell (12% Hispanic), and Ranlo (15% Hispanic).

Cramerton's Native American/Other Population

130 residents of Cramerton, 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 Cramerton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Cramerton ranks 389th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cramerton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cramerton's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.4%.

Cramerton is more Native American/Other than neighboring McAdenville (0.2% Native American/Other), Belmont (0.4% Native American/Other), Lowell (0% Native American/Other), Ranlo (0.3% Native American/Other), and Spencer Mountain (0% Native American/Other).

Cramerton's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Cramerton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cramerton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cramerton ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cramerton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Cramerton's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.1%.

Cramerton is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencer Mountain (0% Multiracial). Cramerton is less Multiracial than neighboring McAdenville (2.2% Multiracial), Belmont (4.7% Multiracial), Lowell (3.5% Multiracial), and Ranlo (2.7% 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.