Fruitland, NC Demographics

A map of Fruitland's Population by Race

Fruitland, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,398, an increase from the 2,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 15.6% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fruitland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fruitland 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 Fruitland, that probability was 34.8% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fruitland is ranked the 308th 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). Fruitland was ranked the 299th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fruitland's White Population

1,941 residents of Fruitland, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fruitland is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Fruitland ranks 279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitland's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Fruitland's population has increased from 79.3% to 80.9%.

Fruitland is more White than neighboring Edneyville (75% White), Dana (58.4% White), Hendersonville (77.6% White), and Balfour (80.6% White). Fruitland is less White than neighboring Hoopers Creek (94.1% White).

Fruitland's Black Population

11 residents of Fruitland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fruitland is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Fruitland ranks 613th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitland's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.6%. Black residents' share of Fruitland's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.5%.

Fruitland is more Black than neighboring Hoopers Creek (0% Black), and Dana (0.2% Black). Fruitland is less Black than neighboring Edneyville (1.8% Black), and Hendersonville (8% Black).

Fruitland's Asian Population

0 residents of Fruitland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fruitland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Fruitland ranks 458th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fruitland's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Fruitland is less Asian than neighboring Edneyville (1.1% Asian), and Hendersonville (0.8% Asian).

Fruitland's Hispanic Population

373 residents of Fruitland, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fruitland is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fruitland ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fruitland's population has increased from 14.9% to 15.6%.

Fruitland is more Hispanic than neighboring Hoopers Creek (2% Hispanic), Hendersonville (8.7% Hispanic), and Balfour (15.5% Hispanic). Fruitland is less Hispanic than neighboring Edneyville (21% Hispanic), and Dana (38.9% Hispanic).

Fruitland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fruitland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fruitland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Fruitland ranks 584th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fruitland's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Fruitland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edneyville (0.3% Native American/Other), Dana (0.7% Native American/Other), Hendersonville (1.8% Native American/Other), and Balfour (0.4% Native American/Other).

Fruitland's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Fruitland, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fruitland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fruitland ranks 607th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fruitland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Fruitland is more Multiracial than neighboring Edneyville (0.8% Multiracial), Dana (1.8% Multiracial), and Balfour (2.9% Multiracial). Fruitland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoopers Creek (4% Multiracial), and Hendersonville (3.1% 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.