Lillington, NC Demographics

A map of Lillington's Population by Race

Lillington, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,709, a less than 1% change from the 4,735 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.5% White, 29.0% Black, 15.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lillington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lillington has become 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 Lillington, that probability was 63.9% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lillington is ranked the 177th 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). Lillington was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lillington's White Population

2,284 residents of Lillington, or 48.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lillington is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Lillington ranks 580th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lillington's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Lillington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 48.5%.

Lillington is less White than neighboring Buies Creek (76.6% White), Bunnlevel (60.4% White), Mamers (89.4% White), Angier (59% White), and Coats (60.6% White).

Lillington's Black Population

1,365 residents of Lillington, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lillington is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Lillington ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lillington's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Black residents' share of Lillington's population has decreased from 32.4% to 29.0%.

Lillington is more Black than neighboring Buies Creek (10% Black), Mamers (0% Black), Angier (18.2% Black), and Coats (20.4% Black). Lillington is less Black than neighboring Bunnlevel (39.1% Black).

Lillington's Asian Population

61 residents of Lillington, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lillington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Lillington ranks 320th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lillington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.5%. Asian residents' share of Lillington's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Lillington is more Asian than neighboring Bunnlevel (0% Asian), Mamers (0% Asian), Angier (0.7% Asian), and Coats (0.7% Asian). Lillington is less Asian than neighboring Buies Creek (2.4% Asian).

Lillington's Hispanic Population

751 residents of Lillington, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lillington is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lillington ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lillington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lillington's population has increased from 12.2% to 15.9%.

Lillington is more Hispanic than neighboring Buies Creek (5.7% Hispanic), Bunnlevel (0% Hispanic), Mamers (10.6% Hispanic), and Coats (8.1% Hispanic). Lillington is less Hispanic than neighboring Angier (17.2% Hispanic).

Lillington's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Lillington, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lillington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lillington ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lillington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lillington's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.

Lillington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buies Creek (0% Native American/Other), Bunnlevel (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mamers (0% Native American/Other). Lillington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Angier (1.4% Native American/Other), and Coats (1.3% Native American/Other).

Lillington's Multiracial Population

220 residents of Lillington, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lillington is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lillington ranks 319th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lillington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lillington's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.7%.

Lillington is more Multiracial than neighboring Bunnlevel (0% Multiracial), Mamers (0% Multiracial), and Angier (3.4% Multiracial). Lillington is less Multiracial than neighboring Buies Creek (5.3% Multiracial), and Coats (8.8% 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.