Lattimore, NC Demographics

A map of Lattimore's Population by Race

Lattimore, North Carolina has an estimated population of 526, a large increase from the 406 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lattimore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lattimore has become less 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 Lattimore, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 16.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lattimore is ranked the 580th 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). Lattimore was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lattimore's White Population

481 residents of Lattimore, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lattimore is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Lattimore ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lattimore's White population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. White residents' share of Lattimore's population has increased from 90.9% to 91.4%.

Lattimore is more White than neighboring Mooresboro (83.2% White), Kingstown (12.9% White), Boiling Springs (74.1% White), and Ellenboro (82.1% White). Lattimore is less White than neighboring Polkville (100% White).

Lattimore's Black Population

6 residents of Lattimore, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lattimore is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Lattimore ranks 608th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lattimore's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Lattimore's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.1%.

Lattimore is more Black than neighboring Polkville (0% Black). Lattimore is less Black than neighboring Mooresboro (14.7% Black), Kingstown (83.2% Black), Boiling Springs (17.2% Black), and Ellenboro (6.8% Black).

Lattimore's Asian Population

0 residents of Lattimore, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lattimore is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Lattimore ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Lattimore is less Asian than neighboring Boiling Springs (2% Asian).

Lattimore's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Lattimore, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lattimore is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lattimore ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lattimore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lattimore's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.2%.

Lattimore is more Hispanic than neighboring Mooresboro (1.6% Hispanic), Kingstown (0% Hispanic), Polkville (0% Hispanic), and Ellenboro (0.3% Hispanic). Lattimore is less Hispanic than neighboring Boiling Springs (4.8% Hispanic).

Lattimore's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Lattimore, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lattimore is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lattimore ranks 398th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lattimore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lattimore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Lattimore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mooresboro (0% Native American/Other), Kingstown (0% Native American/Other), Boiling Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Polkville (0% Native American/Other). Lattimore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ellenboro (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lattimore's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Lattimore, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lattimore is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lattimore ranks 338th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lattimore's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Lattimore's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

Lattimore is more Multiracial than neighboring Mooresboro (0.5% Multiracial), Boiling Springs (2% Multiracial), and Polkville (0% Multiracial). Lattimore is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingstown (3.9% Multiracial), and Ellenboro (10% 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.