Knightdale, NC Demographics

A map of Knightdale's Population by Race

Knightdale, North Carolina has an estimated population of 20,214, an increase from the 19,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.5% Black, 33.8% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Knightdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Knightdale is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Knightdale, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 67.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Knightdale is ranked the 48th 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). Knightdale was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Knightdale's White Population

6,824 residents of Knightdale, or 33.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Knightdale is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Knightdale ranks 679th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightdale's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Knightdale's population has decreased from 36.9% to 33.8%.

Knightdale is less White than neighboring Wendell (47.6% White), Rolesville (57.7% White), Clayton (54.2% White), Raleigh (51.1% White), and Garner (52% White).

Knightdale's Black Population

9,001 residents of Knightdale, or 44.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Knightdale is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Knightdale ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Knightdale's population has increased from 41.8% to 44.5%.

Knightdale is more Black than neighboring Wendell (24.5% Black), Rolesville (29.5% Black), Clayton (27.6% Black), Raleigh (26% Black), and Garner (25.1% Black).

Knightdale's Asian Population

1,019 residents of Knightdale, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Knightdale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Knightdale ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.7%. Asian residents' share of Knightdale's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.0%.

Knightdale is more Asian than neighboring Wendell (1% Asian), Rolesville (1.3% Asian), Clayton (0.7% Asian), and Garner (3.2% Asian). Knightdale is less Asian than neighboring Raleigh (5.2% Asian).

Knightdale's Hispanic Population

2,201 residents of Knightdale, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Knightdale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Knightdale ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Knightdale's population has decreased from 12.4% to 10.9%.

Knightdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Rolesville (6.8% Hispanic). Knightdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Wendell (24.4% Hispanic), Clayton (13.2% Hispanic), Raleigh (12.6% Hispanic), and Garner (13.2% Hispanic).

Knightdale's Native American/Other Population

248 residents of Knightdale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Knightdale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Knightdale ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Knightdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Knightdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wendell (0.2% Native American/Other), Rolesville (0% Native American/Other), and Raleigh (0.7% Native American/Other). Knightdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clayton (2% Native American/Other), and Garner (1.6% Native American/Other).

Knightdale's Multiracial Population

921 residents of Knightdale, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Knightdale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Knightdale ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knightdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Knightdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Knightdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Wendell (2.2% Multiracial), Clayton (2.4% Multiracial), and Raleigh (4.4% Multiracial). Knightdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Rolesville (4.7% Multiracial), and Garner (4.9% 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.