Elroy, NC Demographics

A map of Elroy's Population by Race

Elroy, North Carolina has an estimated population of 3,251, a large decrease from the 3,755 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.7% White, 28.9% Black, 17.3% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elroy has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Elroy, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elroy is ranked the 247th 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). Elroy was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elroy's White Population

1,584 residents of Elroy, or 48.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elroy is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Elroy ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's White population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of Elroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 48.7%.

Elroy is more White than neighboring New Hope (28.8% White), Goldsboro (34.2% White), and Brogden (26.3% White). Elroy is less White than neighboring Walnut Creek (91.1% White), and Seven Springs (56.3% White).

Elroy's Black Population

941 residents of Elroy, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elroy is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Elroy ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Elroy's population has increased from 22.8% to 28.9%.

Elroy is more Black than neighboring Walnut Creek (0.9% Black), and Seven Springs (0% Black). Elroy is less Black than neighboring New Hope (50.2% Black), Goldsboro (52.5% Black), and Brogden (39% Black).

Elroy's Asian Population

96 residents of Elroy, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elroy is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Elroy ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Asian residents' share of Elroy's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Elroy is more Asian than neighboring New Hope (0% Asian), Walnut Creek (1.3% Asian), Goldsboro (1.6% Asian), Brogden (0% Asian), and Seven Springs (0% Asian).

Elroy's Hispanic Population

562 residents of Elroy, or 17.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elroy is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elroy ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Elroy's population has decreased from 21.2% to 17.3%.

Elroy is more Hispanic than neighboring Walnut Creek (2.2% Hispanic), Goldsboro (6.1% Hispanic), and Seven Springs (0% Hispanic). Elroy is less Hispanic than neighboring New Hope (19.2% Hispanic), and Brogden (29.5% Hispanic).

Elroy's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Elroy, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elroy is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elroy ranks 457th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elroy's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Elroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seven Springs (0% Native American/Other). Elroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Hope (0.7% Native American/Other), Walnut Creek (0.2% Native American/Other), Goldsboro (0.9% Native American/Other), and Brogden (0.3% Native American/Other).

Elroy's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Elroy, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elroy is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elroy ranks 180th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elroy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elroy's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.0%.

Elroy is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hope (1.1% Multiracial). Elroy is less Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Creek (4.4% Multiracial), Goldsboro (4.7% Multiracial), Brogden (4.9% Multiracial), and Seven Springs (43.8% 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.