High Shoals, NC Demographics

A map of High Shoals's Population by Race

High Shoals, North Carolina has an estimated population of 534, a large decrease from the 595 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 11.8% Black, 6.0% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of High Shoals, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

High Shoals 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 High Shoals, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

High Shoals is ranked the 577th 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 Shoals was ranked the 537th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

High Shoals's White Population

412 residents of High Shoals, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in High Shoals is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. High Shoals ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Shoals's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of High Shoals's population has decreased from 81.5% to 77.2%.

High Shoals is more White than neighboring Iron Station (75.1% White), Dallas (47% White), and Lincolnton (60.2% White). High Shoals is less White than neighboring Alexis (80.9% White), and Crouse (77.7% White).

High Shoals's Black Population

63 residents of High Shoals, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in High Shoals is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. High Shoals ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Shoals's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of High Shoals's population has increased from 6.1% to 11.8%.

High Shoals is more Black than neighboring Crouse (0% Black). High Shoals is less Black than neighboring Iron Station (16.1% Black), Dallas (34.6% Black), Alexis (14.2% Black), and Lincolnton (21.3% Black).

High Shoals's Asian Population

0 residents of High Shoals, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in High Shoals is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. High Shoals ranks 598th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Shoals's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of High Shoals's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

High Shoals is less Asian than neighboring Dallas (0.4% Asian), and Lincolnton (0.1% Asian).

High Shoals's Hispanic Population

32 residents of High Shoals, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in High Shoals is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. High Shoals ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Shoals's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Hispanic residents' share of High Shoals's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.0%.

High Shoals is more Hispanic than neighboring Iron Station (0.6% Hispanic), and Alexis (2.5% Hispanic). High Shoals is less Hispanic than neighboring Dallas (13.4% Hispanic), Lincolnton (14.9% Hispanic), and Crouse (17.4% Hispanic).

High Shoals's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of High Shoals, 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 High Shoals is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. High Shoals ranks 324th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Shoals's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of High Shoals's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

High Shoals is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dallas (2.2% Native American/Other), Alexis (2.4% Native American/Other), and Lincolnton (0.2% Native American/Other).

High Shoals's Multiracial Population

27 residents of High Shoals, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in High Shoals is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. High Shoals ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Shoals's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.2%. Multiracial residents' share of High Shoals's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.1%.

High Shoals is more Multiracial than neighboring Dallas (2.4% Multiracial), Alexis (0% Multiracial), Lincolnton (3.3% Multiracial), and Crouse (4.9% Multiracial). High Shoals is less Multiracial than neighboring Iron Station (8.2% 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.