Danbury, NC Demographics

A map of Danbury's Population by Race

Danbury, North Carolina has an estimated population of 197, an increase from the 189 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 13.7% Black, 8.6% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danbury 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 Danbury, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 41.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danbury is ranked the 705th 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). Danbury was ranked the 714th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danbury's White Population

147 residents of Danbury, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danbury is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Danbury ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Danbury's population has decreased from 87.3% to 74.6%.

Danbury is more White than neighboring Walnut Cove (60.3% White), and Rural Hall (63.4% White). Danbury is less White than neighboring Germanton (96.9% White), King (81.9% White), and Patrick Springs (92.8% White).

Danbury's Black Population

27 residents of Danbury, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danbury is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Danbury ranks 521st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Danbury's population has increased from 4.8% to 13.7%.

Danbury is more Black than neighboring Germanton (0% Black), King (6% Black), and Patrick Springs (0.9% Black). Danbury is less Black than neighboring Walnut Cove (28.5% Black), and Rural Hall (16% Black).

Danbury's Asian Population

0 residents of Danbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danbury is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Danbury ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Danbury's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Danbury is less Asian than neighboring King (0.3% Asian).

Danbury's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Danbury, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danbury is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Danbury ranks 469th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Danbury's population has increased from 4.8% to 8.6%.

Danbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Walnut Cove (2.7% Hispanic), Germanton (0% Hispanic), King (6.3% Hispanic), and Patrick Springs (5.7% Hispanic). Danbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Rural Hall (12% Hispanic).

Danbury's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Danbury, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danbury is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Danbury ranks 551st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danbury's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Danbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walnut Cove (0.3% Native American/Other), Germanton (0% Native American/Other), King (0.2% Native American/Other), and Patrick Springs (0% Native American/Other). Danbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rural Hall (8.7% Native American/Other).

Danbury's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Danbury, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danbury is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Danbury ranks 765th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danbury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Danbury's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.0%.

Danbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Rural Hall (0% Multiracial), and Patrick Springs (0.7% Multiracial). Danbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Cove (8.2% Multiracial), Germanton (3.1% Multiracial), and King (5.4% 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.