Nebo, NC Demographics

A map of Nebo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,573	1,616	94.2%	90.3%
Multiracial	43	57	2.6%	3.2%
Asian	33	20	2.0%	1.1%
Black	13	37	0.8%	2.1%
Hispanic	8	50	0.5%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.6%

Nebo, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,670, a decrease from the 1,790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nebo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nebo has become considerably 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 Nebo, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 11.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nebo is ranked the 367th 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). Nebo was ranked the 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nebo's White Population

1,573 residents of Nebo, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nebo is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Nebo ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nebo's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Nebo's population has increased from 90.3% to 94.2%.

Nebo is more White than neighboring Marion (61.1% White), Glenwood (43.8% White), West Marion (86.5% White), Glen Alpine (82.7% White), and Salem (80.9% White).

Nebo's Black Population

13 residents of Nebo, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nebo is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Nebo ranks 615th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nebo's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.9%. Black residents' share of Nebo's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.8%.

Nebo is more Black than neighboring West Marion (0.6% Black). Nebo is less Black than neighboring Marion (11.2% Black), Glenwood (56.2% Black), Glen Alpine (2.5% Black), and Salem (1.2% Black).

Nebo's Asian Population

33 residents of Nebo, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nebo is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Nebo ranks 238th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nebo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.0%. Asian residents' share of Nebo's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Nebo is more Asian than neighboring Glenwood (0% Asian), West Marion (0% Asian), and Salem (0% Asian). Nebo is less Asian than neighboring Marion (4.6% Asian), and Glen Alpine (4.8% Asian).

Nebo's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Nebo, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nebo is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Nebo ranks 628th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nebo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 84.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nebo's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.5%.

Nebo is more Hispanic than neighboring Glenwood (0% Hispanic). Nebo is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (19.8% Hispanic), West Marion (12.9% Hispanic), Glen Alpine (5.8% Hispanic), and Salem (14.6% Hispanic).

Nebo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Nebo, 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 Nebo is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Nebo ranks 525th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nebo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nebo's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Nebo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (1.1% Native American/Other), and Glen Alpine (0.1% Native American/Other).

Nebo's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Nebo, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nebo is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nebo ranks 514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nebo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Nebo's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.6%.

Nebo is more Multiracial than neighboring Marion (2.2% Multiracial), Glenwood (0% Multiracial), and West Marion (0.1% Multiracial). Nebo is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Alpine (4.1% Multiracial), and Salem (3.3% 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.