High Point, NC Demographics

A map of High Point's Population by Race

High Point, North Carolina has an estimated population of 116,245, a slight increase from the 114,059 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.5% White, 32.9% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, 8.2% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of High Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

High Point 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 High Point, that probability was 68.6% in 2020 and 69.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

High Point is ranked the 9th 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). High Point was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

High Point's White Population

48,234 residents of High Point, or 41.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in High Point is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. High Point ranks 637th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Point's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of High Point's population has decreased from 43.8% to 41.5%.

High Point is less White than neighboring Jamestown (85.9% White), Archdale (76.9% White), Trinity (83.5% White), Thomasville (56% White), and Kernersville (64% White).

High Point's Black Population

38,284 residents of High Point, or 32.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in High Point is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. High Point ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of High Point's population has increased from 31.7% to 32.9%.

High Point is more Black than neighboring Jamestown (9.2% Black), Archdale (6.8% Black), Trinity (3.6% Black), Thomasville (19.6% Black), and Kernersville (17.5% Black).

High Point's Asian Population

9,534 residents of High Point, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in High Point is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. High Point ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of High Point's population has decreased from 8.8% to 8.2%.

High Point is more Asian than neighboring Jamestown (1.1% Asian), Trinity (2.1% Asian), Thomasville (0.8% Asian), and Kernersville (2% Asian). High Point is less Asian than neighboring Archdale (9.4% Asian).

High Point's Hispanic Population

15,005 residents of High Point, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in High Point is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. High Point ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of High Point's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.9%.

High Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Jamestown (1.8% Hispanic), Archdale (5% Hispanic), and Trinity (8.2% Hispanic). High Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Thomasville (16.4% Hispanic), and Kernersville (13.7% Hispanic).

High Point's Native American/Other Population

811 residents of High Point, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in High Point is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. High Point ranks 216th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of High Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

High Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Archdale (0% Native American/Other), Trinity (0.1% Native American/Other), and Kernersville (0.5% Native American/Other). High Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (1.2% Native American/Other), and Thomasville (0.8% Native American/Other).

High Point's Multiracial Population

4,377 residents of High Point, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in High Point is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. High Point ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Multiracial residents' share of High Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

High Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (0.8% Multiracial), Archdale (1.9% Multiracial), Trinity (2.5% Multiracial), and Kernersville (2.2% Multiracial). High Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Thomasville (6.5% 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.