Dillsboro, NC Demographics

A map of Dillsboro's Population by Race

Dillsboro, North Carolina has an estimated population of 195, a decrease from the 213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.7% White, 12.3% Multiracial, 7.7% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 5.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dillsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dillsboro 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 Dillsboro, that probability was 36.5% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dillsboro is ranked the 708th 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). Dillsboro was ranked the 702nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dillsboro's White Population

132 residents of Dillsboro, or 67.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dillsboro is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Dillsboro ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsboro's White population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. White residents' share of Dillsboro's population has decreased from 78.9% to 67.7%.

Dillsboro is more White than neighboring Whittier (0% White). Dillsboro is less White than neighboring Sylva (69.3% White), Webster (77.9% White), Cullowhee (79% White), and Forest Hills (81.5% White).

Dillsboro's Black Population

14 residents of Dillsboro, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dillsboro is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Dillsboro ranks 720th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 1300.0%. Black residents' share of Dillsboro's population has increased from 0.5% to 7.2%.

Dillsboro is more Black than neighboring Sylva (3.6% Black), Webster (0% Black), Cullowhee (5.5% Black), Forest Hills (0.6% Black), and Whittier (0% Black).

Dillsboro's Asian Population

0 residents of Dillsboro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dillsboro is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Dillsboro ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dillsboro's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Dillsboro is less Asian than neighboring Sylva (0.8% Asian), and Cullowhee (0.7% Asian).

Dillsboro's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Dillsboro, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dillsboro is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Dillsboro ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Dillsboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Dillsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (6.1% Hispanic), and Whittier (0% Hispanic). Dillsboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Sylva (16.6% Hispanic), Webster (17.2% Hispanic), and Cullowhee (10.5% Hispanic).

Dillsboro's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Dillsboro, or 5.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dillsboro is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Dillsboro ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsboro's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dillsboro's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.1%.

Dillsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Webster (1.5% Native American/Other), Cullowhee (1.7% Native American/Other), Forest Hills (1.2% Native American/Other), and Whittier (0% Native American/Other). Dillsboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sylva (6% Native American/Other).

Dillsboro's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Dillsboro, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dillsboro is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dillsboro ranks 41st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dillsboro's population has increased from 7.0% to 12.3%.

Dillsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Sylva (3.8% Multiracial), Webster (3.4% Multiracial), Cullowhee (2.6% Multiracial), Forest Hills (10.6% Multiracial), and Whittier (0% 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.