Governors Village, NC Demographics

A map of Governors Village's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,643	1,215	71.6%	80.4%
Multiracial	307	74	13.4%	4.9%
Black	232	76	10.1%	5.0%
Native American/Other	75	13	3.3%	0.9%
Asian	25	64	1.1%	4.2%
Hispanic	13	70	0.6%	4.6%

Governors Village, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,295, a dramatic increase from the 1,512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 13.4% Multiracial, 10.1% Black, 3.3% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.6% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Governors Village, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Governors Village has become considerably 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 Governors Village, that probability was 34.5% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Governors Village is ranked the 319th 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 Village was ranked the 369th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Governors Village's White Population

1,643 residents of Governors Village, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Governors Village is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Governors Village ranks 258th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Village's White population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. White residents' share of Governors Village's population has decreased from 80.4% to 71.6%.

Governors Village is more White than neighboring Chapel Hill (62.8% White), and Briar Chapel (70.5% White). Governors Village is less White than neighboring Carolina Meadows (92.8% White), Governors Club (91.7% White), and Fearrington Village (93% White).

Governors Village's Black Population

232 residents of Governors Village, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Governors Village is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Governors Village ranks 513th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Village's Black population has grown by an estimated 205.3%. Black residents' share of Governors Village's population has increased from 5.0% to 10.1%.

Governors Village is more Black than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Black), Governors Club (2.1% Black), Fearrington Village (0.5% Black), and Briar Chapel (5.1% Black). Governors Village is less Black than neighboring Chapel Hill (11.3% Black).

Governors Village's Asian Population

25 residents of Governors Village, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Governors Village is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Governors Village ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Village's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.9%. Asian residents' share of Governors Village's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.1%.

Governors Village is less Asian than neighboring Carolina Meadows (5.4% Asian), Governors Club (3.1% Asian), Chapel Hill (13.4% Asian), Fearrington Village (2.6% Asian), and Briar Chapel (5.4% Asian).

Governors Village's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Governors Village, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Governors Village is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Governors Village ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Village's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Governors Village's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.6%.

Governors Village is more Hispanic than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Hispanic), and Fearrington Village (0% Hispanic). Governors Village is less Hispanic than neighboring Governors Club (3.1% Hispanic), Chapel Hill (7.6% Hispanic), and Briar Chapel (4% Hispanic).

Governors Village's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Governors Village, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Governors Village is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Governors Village ranks 314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Village's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 476.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Governors Village's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.3%.

Governors Village is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carolina Meadows (0% Native American/Other), Governors Club (0% Native American/Other), Chapel Hill (1% Native American/Other), and Briar Chapel (2.9% Native American/Other). Governors Village is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fearrington Village (3.5% Native American/Other).

Governors Village's Multiracial Population

307 residents of Governors Village, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Governors Village is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Governors Village ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Governors Village's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 314.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Governors Village's population has increased from 4.9% to 13.4%.

Governors Village is more Multiracial than neighboring Carolina Meadows (1.8% Multiracial), Governors Club (0% Multiracial), Chapel Hill (4% Multiracial), Fearrington Village (0.3% Multiracial), and Briar Chapel (12.2% 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.