Northlakes, NC Demographics

A map of Northlakes's Population by Race

Northlakes, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,716, a large increase from the 1,543 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northlakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northlakes 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 Northlakes, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 13.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northlakes is ranked the 363rd 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). Northlakes was ranked the 365th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northlakes's White Population

1,593 residents of Northlakes, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northlakes is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Northlakes ranks 92nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlakes's White population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. White residents' share of Northlakes's population has increased from 90.0% to 92.8%.

Northlakes is more White than neighboring Hickory (62.6% White), Long View (55.2% White), Granite Falls (83.6% White), Rhodhiss (86.4% White), and Brookford (76.2% White).

Northlakes's Black Population

7 residents of Northlakes, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northlakes is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Northlakes ranks 635th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Black residents' share of Northlakes's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Northlakes is more Black than neighboring Rhodhiss (0.2% Black). Northlakes is less Black than neighboring Hickory (13% Black), Long View (18.5% Black), Granite Falls (3.6% Black), and Brookford (7.9% Black).

Northlakes's Asian Population

20 residents of Northlakes, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northlakes is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Northlakes ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. Asian residents' share of Northlakes's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.2%.

Northlakes is more Asian than neighboring Granite Falls (0.2% Asian). Northlakes is less Asian than neighboring Hickory (4.8% Asian), Long View (8.7% Asian), Rhodhiss (3.9% Asian), and Brookford (2.1% Asian).

Northlakes's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Northlakes, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northlakes is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Northlakes ranks 657th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlakes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Northlakes's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.0%.

Northlakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Hickory (15.2% Hispanic), Long View (12.5% Hispanic), Granite Falls (8.8% Hispanic), Rhodhiss (8.2% Hispanic), and Brookford (12.1% Hispanic).

Northlakes's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Northlakes, 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 Northlakes is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Northlakes ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlakes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northlakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northlakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hickory (0.4% Native American/Other), Granite Falls (0.3% Native American/Other), Rhodhiss (0.2% Native American/Other), and Brookford (0.5% Native American/Other).

Northlakes's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Northlakes, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northlakes is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Northlakes ranks 606th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlakes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Northlakes's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.6%.

Northlakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Rhodhiss (1.1% Multiracial), and Brookford (1.3% Multiracial). Northlakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Hickory (4.1% Multiracial), Long View (5.1% Multiracial), and Granite Falls (3.4% 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.