Northwest, NC Demographics

A map of Northwest's Population by Race

Northwest, North Carolina has an estimated population of 885, a large increase from the 703 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% Black, 35.4% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northwest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northwest has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Northwest, that probability was 55.4% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwest is ranked the 489th 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). Northwest was ranked the 507th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwest's White Population

313 residents of Northwest, or 35.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwest is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Northwest ranks 714th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest's White population has grown by an estimated 51.2%. White residents' share of Northwest's population has increased from 29.4% to 35.4%.

Northwest is more White than neighboring Navassa (24.6% White). Northwest is less White than neighboring Sandy Creek (76% White), Riegelwood (77.3% White), Delco (95.7% White), and Leland (83.1% White).

Northwest's Black Population

485 residents of Northwest, or 54.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwest is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Northwest ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Black residents' share of Northwest's population has decreased from 59.5% to 54.8%.

Northwest is more Black than neighboring Sandy Creek (0% Black), Riegelwood (20.6% Black), Delco (0% Black), Navassa (39.1% Black), and Leland (7.7% Black).

Northwest's Asian Population

6 residents of Northwest, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwest is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Northwest ranks 480th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Northwest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Northwest is more Asian than neighboring Riegelwood (0% Asian), Delco (0% Asian), and Navassa (0% Asian). Northwest is less Asian than neighboring Sandy Creek (2.3% Asian).

Northwest's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Northwest, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwest is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Northwest ranks 313th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwest's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.0%.

Northwest is more Hispanic than neighboring Riegelwood (0% Hispanic), Delco (0% Hispanic), and Leland (4.6% Hispanic). Northwest is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandy Creek (9.3% Hispanic), and Navassa (9.4% Hispanic).

Northwest's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Northwest, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northwest is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwest ranks 413th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northwest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Northwest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Navassa (0.1% Native American/Other). Northwest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riegelwood (1.1% Native American/Other), and Delco (1.2% Native American/Other).

Northwest's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Northwest, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwest is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Northwest ranks 630th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwest's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.8%.

Northwest is more Multiracial than neighboring Riegelwood (0.9% Multiracial), Delco (3.1% Multiracial), and Leland (3.7% Multiracial). Northwest is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Creek (12% Multiracial), and Navassa (26.7% 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.