Governors Club, NC Demographics

A map of Governors Club's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,638	1,593	91.7%	80.9%
Asian	56	122	3.1%	6.2%
Hispanic	55	94	3.1%	4.8%
Black	38	110	2.1%	5.6%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.3%
Multiracial	0	45	0.0%	2.3%

Governors Club, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,787, a decrease from the 1,969 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 3.1% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Governors Club, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Governors Club has become considerably 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 Governors Club, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Governors Club is ranked the 359th 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). Governors Club was ranked the 325th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Governors Club's White Population

1,638 residents of Governors Club, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Governors Club is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Governors Club ranks 250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Club's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Governors Club's population has increased from 80.9% to 91.7%.

Governors Club is more White than neighboring Governors Village (71.6% White), Briar Chapel (70.5% White), and Chapel Hill (62.8% White). Governors Club is less White than neighboring Carolina Meadows (92.8% White), and Fearrington Village (93% White).

Governors Club's Black Population

38 residents of Governors Club, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Governors Club is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Governors Club ranks 497th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Club's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.5%. Black residents' share of Governors Club's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.1%.

Governors Club is more Black than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Black), and Fearrington Village (0.5% Black). Governors Club is less Black than neighboring Governors Village (10.1% Black), Briar Chapel (5.1% Black), and Chapel Hill (11.3% Black).

Governors Club's Asian Population

56 residents of Governors Club, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Governors Club is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Governors Club ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Club's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. Asian residents' share of Governors Club's population has decreased from 6.2% to 3.1%.

Governors Club is more Asian than neighboring Governors Village (1.1% Asian), and Fearrington Village (2.6% Asian). Governors Club is less Asian than neighboring Carolina Meadows (5.4% Asian), Briar Chapel (5.4% Asian), and Chapel Hill (13.4% Asian).

Governors Club's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Governors Club, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Governors Club is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Governors Club ranks 468th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Club's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Governors Club's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.1%.

Governors Club is more Hispanic than neighboring Governors Village (0.6% Hispanic), Carolina Meadows (0% Hispanic), and Fearrington Village (0% Hispanic). Governors Club is less Hispanic than neighboring Briar Chapel (4% Hispanic), and Chapel Hill (7.6% Hispanic).

Governors Club's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Governors Club, 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 Governors Club is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Governors Club ranks 687th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Club's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Governors Club's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Governors Club is less Native American/Other than neighboring Governors Village (3.3% Native American/Other), Fearrington Village (3.5% Native American/Other), Briar Chapel (2.9% Native American/Other), and Chapel Hill (1% Native American/Other).

Governors Club's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Governors Club, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Governors Club is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Governors Club ranks 667th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Club's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Governors Club's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Governors Club is less Multiracial than neighboring Governors Village (13.4% Multiracial), Carolina Meadows (1.8% Multiracial), Fearrington Village (0.3% Multiracial), Briar Chapel (12.2% Multiracial), and Chapel Hill (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.