Gloucester, NC Demographics

A map of Gloucester's Population by Race

Gloucester, North Carolina has an estimated population of 385, a large decrease from the 495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gloucester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gloucester 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 Gloucester, that probability was 10.1% in 2020 and 14.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gloucester is ranked the 635th 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). Gloucester was ranked the 574th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gloucester's White Population

355 residents of Gloucester, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gloucester is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Gloucester ranks 20th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's White population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. White residents' share of Gloucester's population has decreased from 94.7% to 92.2%.

Gloucester is more White than neighboring Davis (85.4% White), Beaufort (82.4% White), and Morehead City (77.4% White). Gloucester is less White than neighboring Marshallberg (100% White), and Harkers Island (92.4% White).

Gloucester's Black Population

0 residents of Gloucester, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gloucester is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Gloucester ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Gloucester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gloucester is less Black than neighboring Harkers Island (2.5% Black), Davis (10% Black), Beaufort (9.8% Black), and Morehead City (5.4% Black).

Gloucester's Asian Population

0 residents of Gloucester, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gloucester is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Gloucester ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Gloucester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gloucester is less Asian than neighboring Harkers Island (0.6% Asian), and Morehead City (1.1% Asian).

Gloucester's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Gloucester, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gloucester is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Gloucester ranks 760th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gloucester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Gloucester is more Hispanic than neighboring Marshallberg (0% Hispanic). Gloucester is less Hispanic than neighboring Harkers Island (3.8% Hispanic), Davis (4.6% Hispanic), Beaufort (1.6% Hispanic), and Morehead City (9.4% Hispanic).

Gloucester's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Gloucester, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gloucester is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Gloucester ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gloucester's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Gloucester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marshallberg (0% Native American/Other), Harkers Island (0% Native American/Other), Davis (0% Native American/Other), and Morehead City (0.5% Native American/Other). Gloucester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaufort (2.4% Native American/Other).

Gloucester's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Gloucester, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gloucester is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Gloucester ranks 451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Gloucester's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.9%.

Gloucester is more Multiracial than neighboring Marshallberg (0% Multiracial), Harkers Island (0.8% Multiracial), Davis (0% Multiracial), and Beaufort (3.8% Multiracial). Gloucester is less Multiracial than neighboring Morehead City (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.