Dana, NC Demographics

A map of Dana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,422	2,494	58.4%	67.7%
Hispanic	1,612	951	38.9%	25.8%
Multiracial	76	133	1.8%	3.6%
Native American/Other	28	42	0.7%	1.1%
Black	9	47	0.2%	1.3%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	0.4%

Dana, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,147, a large increase from the 3,683 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.4% White, 38.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dana 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 Dana, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 50.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dana is ranked the 203rd 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). Dana was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dana's White Population

2,422 residents of Dana, or 58.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dana is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Dana ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Dana's population has decreased from 67.7% to 58.4%.

Dana is more White than neighboring Barker Heights (32.6% White). Dana is less White than neighboring East Flat Rock (61.8% White), Fruitland (80.9% White), Hendersonville (77.6% White), and Edneyville (75% White).

Dana's Black Population

9 residents of Dana, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dana is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Dana ranks 659th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.9%. Black residents' share of Dana's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Dana is less Black than neighboring East Flat Rock (5.1% Black), Barker Heights (10.6% Black), Fruitland (0.5% Black), Hendersonville (8% Black), and Edneyville (1.8% Black).

Dana's Asian Population

0 residents of Dana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dana is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Dana ranks 476th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dana is less Asian than neighboring East Flat Rock (1.7% Asian), Barker Heights (1% Asian), Hendersonville (0.8% Asian), and Edneyville (1.1% Asian).

Dana's Hispanic Population

1,612 residents of Dana, or 38.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dana is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Dana ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Dana's population has increased from 25.8% to 38.9%.

Dana is more Hispanic than neighboring East Flat Rock (28.6% Hispanic), Fruitland (15.6% Hispanic), Hendersonville (8.7% Hispanic), and Edneyville (21% Hispanic). Dana is less Hispanic than neighboring Barker Heights (43.6% Hispanic).

Dana's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Dana, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dana is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Dana ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Dana is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Flat Rock (0% Native American/Other), Barker Heights (0% Native American/Other), Fruitland (0% Native American/Other), and Edneyville (0.3% Native American/Other). Dana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hendersonville (1.8% Native American/Other).

Dana's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Dana, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dana is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dana ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Dana's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.8%.

Dana is more Multiracial than neighboring Edneyville (0.8% Multiracial). Dana is less Multiracial than neighboring East Flat Rock (2.8% Multiracial), Barker Heights (12.2% Multiracial), Fruitland (3% Multiracial), and Hendersonville (3.1% 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.