Garner, NC Demographics

A map of Garner's Population by Race

Garner, North Carolina has an estimated population of 34,473, a large increase from the 31,159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% White, 25.1% Black, 13.2% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Garner, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Garner has become slightly more 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 Garner, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garner is ranked the 30th 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). Garner was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Garner's White Population

17,919 residents of Garner, or 52.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garner is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Garner ranks 559th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garner's White population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Garner's population has increased from 51.0% to 52.0%.

Garner is more White than neighboring Raleigh (51.1% White), and Knightdale (33.8% White). Garner is less White than neighboring Clayton (54.2% White), Fuquay-Varina (65.5% White), and Angier (59% White).

Garner's Black Population

8,647 residents of Garner, or 25.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garner is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Garner ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garner's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of Garner's population has decreased from 29.4% to 25.1%.

Garner is more Black than neighboring Fuquay-Varina (14.7% Black), and Angier (18.2% Black). Garner is less Black than neighboring Raleigh (26% Black), Knightdale (44.5% Black), and Clayton (27.6% Black).

Garner's Asian Population

1,118 residents of Garner, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garner is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Garner ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garner's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.2%. Asian residents' share of Garner's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.2%.

Garner is more Asian than neighboring Clayton (0.7% Asian), Fuquay-Varina (2.9% Asian), and Angier (0.7% Asian). Garner is less Asian than neighboring Raleigh (5.2% Asian), and Knightdale (5% Asian).

Garner's Hispanic Population

4,554 residents of Garner, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garner is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Garner ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garner's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Garner's population has increased from 12.2% to 13.2%.

Garner is more Hispanic than neighboring Raleigh (12.6% Hispanic), Knightdale (10.9% Hispanic), and Fuquay-Varina (9.9% Hispanic). Garner is less Hispanic than neighboring Angier (17.2% Hispanic).

Garner's Native American/Other Population

554 residents of Garner, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Garner is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Garner ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garner's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 61.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Garner's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Garner is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raleigh (0.7% Native American/Other), Knightdale (1.2% Native American/Other), Fuquay-Varina (0.7% Native American/Other), and Angier (1.4% Native American/Other). Garner is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clayton (2% Native American/Other).

Garner's Multiracial Population

1,681 residents of Garner, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garner is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Garner ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garner's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Garner's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.9%.

Garner is more Multiracial than neighboring Raleigh (4.4% Multiracial), Knightdale (4.6% Multiracial), Clayton (2.4% Multiracial), and Angier (3.4% Multiracial). Garner is less Multiracial than neighboring Fuquay-Varina (6.3% 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.