Elizabethtown, NC Demographics

A map of Elizabethtown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,801	1,488	55.0%	45.1%
Black	1,337	1,530	40.8%	46.4%
Native American/Other	107	35	3.3%	1.1%
Multiracial	25	94	0.8%	2.9%
Hispanic	7	139	0.2%	4.2%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.3%

Elizabethtown, North Carolina has an estimated population of 3,277, a less than 1% change from the 3,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% White, 40.8% Black, 3.3% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elizabethtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elizabethtown has become less 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 Elizabethtown, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 53.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elizabethtown is ranked the 244th 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). Elizabethtown was ranked the 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elizabethtown's White Population

1,801 residents of Elizabethtown, or 55.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elizabethtown is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Elizabethtown ranks 622nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's White population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. White residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has increased from 45.1% to 55.0%.

Elizabethtown is more White than neighboring Clarkton (37.7% White), and White Oak (38.7% White). Elizabethtown is less White than neighboring White Lake (88% White), Dublin (62.5% White), and Bladenboro (58.5% White).

Elizabethtown's Black Population

1,337 residents of Elizabethtown, or 40.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elizabethtown is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Elizabethtown ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Black residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has decreased from 46.4% to 40.8%.

Elizabethtown is more Black than neighboring White Lake (1.3% Black), Dublin (37% Black), and Bladenboro (20.9% Black). Elizabethtown is less Black than neighboring Clarkton (52.4% Black), and White Oak (61.3% Black).

Elizabethtown's Asian Population

0 residents of Elizabethtown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elizabethtown is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Elizabethtown ranks 547th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Elizabethtown is less Asian than neighboring White Lake (1.1% Asian).

Elizabethtown's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Elizabethtown, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elizabethtown is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elizabethtown ranks 521st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 95.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.2%.

Elizabethtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Dublin (0% Hispanic), and White Oak (0% Hispanic). Elizabethtown is less Hispanic than neighboring White Lake (2.9% Hispanic), Clarkton (7.8% Hispanic), and Bladenboro (17% Hispanic).

Elizabethtown's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Elizabethtown, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elizabethtown is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elizabethtown ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 205.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.3%.

Elizabethtown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dublin (0% Native American/Other), Clarkton (0% Native American/Other), White Oak (0% Native American/Other), and Bladenboro (2% Native American/Other). Elizabethtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Lake (6.4% Native American/Other).

Elizabethtown's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Elizabethtown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elizabethtown is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elizabethtown ranks 590th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabethtown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Elizabethtown's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.8%.

Elizabethtown is more Multiracial than neighboring White Lake (0.2% Multiracial), Dublin (0.6% Multiracial), and White Oak (0% Multiracial). Elizabethtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarkton (2% Multiracial), and Bladenboro (1.6% 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.