Knightdale, NC Demographics
A map of Knightdale's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 8,131 | 41.8% |
White | 7,175 | 36.9% |
Hispanic | 2,410 | 12.4% |
Multiracial | 838 | 4.3% |
Asian | 642 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 239 | 1.2% |
Knightdale, North Carolina had a population of 19,435 in 2020. It was 36.9% White, 41.8% Black, 3.3% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Knightdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Knightdale is the 50th most populous. 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's White Population
7,175 residents of Knightdale identify as White, or 36.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Knightdale considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Knightdale is ranked #679 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Knightdale is less White than neighboring Wendell (50.3% White), Rolesville (60.6% White), Clayton (55.2% White), Raleigh (51.6% White), and Garner (51% White).
Knightdale's Black Population
8,131 residents of Knightdale identify as Black, or 41.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Knightdale considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Knightdale is ranked #118 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Knightdale is more Black than neighboring Wendell (26.2% Black), Rolesville (22.1% Black), Clayton (23.2% Black), Raleigh (25.8% Black), and Garner (29.4% Black).
Knightdale's Asian Population
642 residents of Knightdale identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Knightdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Knightdale is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Knightdale is more Asian than neighboring Wendell (2.3% Asian), Clayton (1.5% Asian), and Garner (2.2% Asian). Knightdale is less Asian than neighboring Rolesville (3.5% Asian), and Raleigh (5% Asian).
Knightdale's Hispanic Population
2,410 residents of Knightdale identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Knightdale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Knightdale is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Knightdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Rolesville (8.8% Hispanic), and Garner (12.2% Hispanic). Knightdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Wendell (15.7% Hispanic), Clayton (14.3% Hispanic), and Raleigh (12.9% Hispanic).
Knightdale's Native American/Other Population
239 residents of Knightdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Knightdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Knightdale is ranked #190 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Knightdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wendell (1.1% Native American/Other), Rolesville (0.6% Native American/Other), Clayton (0.9% Native American/Other), Raleigh (0.8% Native American/Other), and Garner (1.1% Native American/Other).
Knightdale's Multiracial Population
838 residents of Knightdale identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Knightdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Knightdale is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Knightdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Raleigh (3.8% Multiracial), and Garner (4.1% Multiracial). Knightdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Wendell (4.4% Multiracial), Rolesville (4.4% Multiracial), and Clayton (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.