Etowah, NC Demographics

A map of Etowah's Population by Race

Etowah, North Carolina has an estimated population of 7,968, an increase from the 7,642 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Etowah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Etowah 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 Etowah, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Etowah is ranked the 122nd 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). Etowah was ranked the 123rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Etowah's White Population

6,646 residents of Etowah, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Etowah is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Etowah ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Etowah's population has decreased from 85.7% to 83.4%.

Etowah is more White than neighboring Mills River (79.9% White), Valley Hill (83.3% White), and Mountain Home (80.6% White). Etowah is less White than neighboring Horse Shoe (92.1% White), and Laurel Park (92.9% White).

Etowah's Black Population

134 residents of Etowah, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Etowah is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Etowah ranks 639th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Etowah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Etowah is more Black than neighboring Horse Shoe (0.9% Black), Laurel Park (0.5% Black), Valley Hill (0.7% Black), and Mountain Home (1% Black). Etowah is less Black than neighboring Mills River (1.9% Black).

Etowah's Asian Population

3 residents of Etowah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Etowah is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Etowah ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Asian population has declined by an estimated 96.0%. Asian residents' share of Etowah's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Etowah is less Asian than neighboring Mills River (4.5% Asian), Laurel Park (2.2% Asian), and Mountain Home (1.7% Asian).

Etowah's Hispanic Population

787 residents of Etowah, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Etowah is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Etowah ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Etowah's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.9%.

Etowah is more Hispanic than neighboring Horse Shoe (5% Hispanic), Mills River (8.9% Hispanic), and Laurel Park (2.1% Hispanic). Etowah is less Hispanic than neighboring Valley Hill (13.2% Hispanic), and Mountain Home (15.5% Hispanic).

Etowah's Native American/Other Population

225 residents of Etowah, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Etowah is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Etowah ranks 454th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 341.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Etowah's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.8%.

Etowah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Horse Shoe (0% Native American/Other), Mills River (0.5% Native American/Other), Laurel Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Valley Hill (2% Native American/Other), and Mountain Home (0.3% Native American/Other).

Etowah's Multiracial Population

173 residents of Etowah, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Etowah is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Etowah ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Etowah's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.2%.

Etowah is more Multiracial than neighboring Horse Shoe (1.9% Multiracial), Laurel Park (2.1% Multiracial), Valley Hill (0.9% Multiracial), and Mountain Home (0.7% Multiracial). Etowah is less Multiracial than neighboring Mills River (4.4% 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.