Mebane, NC Demographics

A map of Mebane's Population by Race

Mebane, North Carolina has an estimated population of 19,538, an increase from the 17,797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 23.0% Black, 8.7% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 4.5% Asian, and 2.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mebane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mebane has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Mebane, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 63.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mebane is ranked the 52nd 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). Mebane was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mebane's White Population

10,758 residents of Mebane, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mebane is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Mebane ranks 505th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mebane's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Mebane's population has decreased from 58.2% to 55.1%.

Mebane is more White than neighboring Green Level (11.1% White). Mebane is less White than neighboring Woodlawn (66% White), Haw River (58.4% White), Swepsonville (65% White), and Efland (63.6% White).

Mebane's Black Population

4,494 residents of Mebane, or 23.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mebane is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Mebane ranks 234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mebane's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Mebane's population has decreased from 24.2% to 23.0%.

Mebane is more Black than neighboring Woodlawn (19.2% Black), Haw River (5.5% Black), Swepsonville (17.1% Black), and Efland (16.8% Black). Mebane is less Black than neighboring Green Level (45% Black).

Mebane's Asian Population

884 residents of Mebane, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mebane is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Mebane ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mebane's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.3%. Asian residents' share of Mebane's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.5%.

Mebane is more Asian than neighboring Woodlawn (0% Asian), Green Level (0% Asian), Haw River (1.3% Asian), and Efland (0% Asian). Mebane is less Asian than neighboring Swepsonville (5.8% Asian).

Mebane's Hispanic Population

1,703 residents of Mebane, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mebane is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Mebane ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mebane's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Mebane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

Mebane is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlawn (0% Hispanic). Mebane is less Hispanic than neighboring Green Level (40.8% Hispanic), Haw River (18.9% Hispanic), Swepsonville (9.9% Hispanic), and Efland (10.2% Hispanic).

Mebane's Native American/Other Population

515 residents of Mebane, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mebane is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Mebane ranks 304th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mebane's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 230.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mebane's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.6%.

Mebane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green Level (0% Native American/Other), Haw River (0% Native American/Other), Swepsonville (0% Native American/Other), and Efland (0% Native American/Other). Mebane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlawn (4% Native American/Other).

Mebane's Multiracial Population

1,184 residents of Mebane, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mebane is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Mebane ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mebane's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mebane's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.1%.

Mebane is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Level (3.1% Multiracial), and Swepsonville (2.2% Multiracial). Mebane is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn (10.9% Multiracial), Haw River (15.8% Multiracial), and Efland (9.4% 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.