Moncure, NC Demographics

A map of Moncure's Population by Race

Moncure, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,039, a dramatic increase from the 780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 21.7% Black, 10.7% Hispanic, 9.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moncure, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moncure has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Moncure, that probability was 65.2% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moncure is ranked the 451st 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). Moncure was ranked the 490th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moncure's White Population

610 residents of Moncure, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moncure is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Moncure ranks 567th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moncure's White population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. White residents' share of Moncure's population has increased from 50.3% to 58.7%.

Moncure is more White than neighboring Sanford (41.8% White). Moncure is less White than neighboring Pittsboro (79.9% White), Broadway (73.6% White), Fearrington Village (93% White), and Briar Chapel (70.5% White).

Moncure's Black Population

225 residents of Moncure, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moncure is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Moncure ranks 246th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moncure's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Black residents' share of Moncure's population has decreased from 22.7% to 21.7%.

Moncure is more Black than neighboring Pittsboro (10.2% Black), Broadway (5.9% Black), Fearrington Village (0.5% Black), and Briar Chapel (5.1% Black). Moncure is less Black than neighboring Sanford (23.1% Black).

Moncure's Asian Population

0 residents of Moncure, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moncure is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Moncure ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moncure's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Moncure's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Moncure is less Asian than neighboring Broadway (0.6% Asian), Sanford (0.9% Asian), Fearrington Village (2.6% Asian), and Briar Chapel (5.4% Asian).

Moncure's Hispanic Population

111 residents of Moncure, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moncure is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Moncure ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moncure's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Moncure's population has decreased from 20.4% to 10.7%.

Moncure is more Hispanic than neighboring Pittsboro (7.2% Hispanic), Fearrington Village (0% Hispanic), and Briar Chapel (4% Hispanic). Moncure is less Hispanic than neighboring Broadway (16.2% Hispanic), and Sanford (30% Hispanic).

Moncure's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Moncure, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moncure is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Moncure ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moncure's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moncure's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Moncure is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pittsboro (0.1% Native American/Other), Broadway (0.8% Native American/Other), Sanford (0.1% Native American/Other), Fearrington Village (3.5% Native American/Other), and Briar Chapel (2.9% Native American/Other).

Moncure's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Moncure, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moncure is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Moncure ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moncure's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 138.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Moncure's population has increased from 5.0% to 9.0%.

Moncure is more Multiracial than neighboring Pittsboro (2.5% Multiracial), Broadway (2.8% Multiracial), Sanford (3.9% Multiracial), and Fearrington Village (0.3% Multiracial). Moncure is less Multiracial than neighboring Briar Chapel (12.2% 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.