Mayodan, NC Demographics

A map of Mayodan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,754	1,887	73.1%	78.0%
Black	332	284	13.8%	11.7%
Multiracial	231	100	9.6%	4.1%
Hispanic	79	129	3.3%	5.3%
Native American/Other	5	8	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.4%

Mayodan, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,401, a less than 1% change from the 2,418 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 13.8% Black, 9.6% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mayodan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mayodan 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 Mayodan, that probability was 37.3% in 2020 and 43.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mayodan is ranked the 307th 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). Mayodan was ranked the 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mayodan's White Population

1,754 residents of Mayodan, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mayodan is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Mayodan ranks 304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayodan's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Mayodan's population has decreased from 78.0% to 73.1%.

Mayodan is more White than neighboring Madison (59.1% White), Stoneville (69.8% White), Ridgeway (53% White), and Horse Pasture (63.5% White). Mayodan is less White than neighboring Stokesdale (73.6% White).

Mayodan's Black Population

332 residents of Mayodan, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mayodan is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Mayodan ranks 384th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayodan's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Black residents' share of Mayodan's population has increased from 11.7% to 13.8%.

Mayodan is more Black than neighboring Stoneville (12.4% Black), and Stokesdale (5.8% Black). Mayodan is less Black than neighboring Madison (33.9% Black), Ridgeway (44.6% Black), and Horse Pasture (29.9% Black).

Mayodan's Asian Population

0 residents of Mayodan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mayodan is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Mayodan ranks 490th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Mayodan is less Asian than neighboring Madison (1% Asian), Stokesdale (1.4% Asian), and Horse Pasture (5.1% Asian).

Mayodan's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Mayodan, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mayodan is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Mayodan ranks 428th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayodan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Mayodan's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.3%.

Mayodan is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison (2.2% Hispanic), Ridgeway (0% Hispanic), and Horse Pasture (1% Hispanic). Mayodan is less Hispanic than neighboring Stoneville (11.9% Hispanic), and Stokesdale (12.8% Hispanic).

Mayodan's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Mayodan, 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 Mayodan is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Mayodan ranks 664th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayodan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mayodan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Mayodan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Horse Pasture (0% Native American/Other). Mayodan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeway (0.7% Native American/Other).

Mayodan's Multiracial Population

231 residents of Mayodan, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mayodan is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Mayodan ranks 291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayodan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 131.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mayodan's population has increased from 4.1% to 9.6%.

Mayodan is more Multiracial than neighboring Madison (3.5% Multiracial), Stoneville (5.7% Multiracial), Stokesdale (6.2% Multiracial), Ridgeway (1.7% Multiracial), and Horse Pasture (0.5% 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.