Orrum, NC Demographics

A map of Orrum's Population by Race

Orrum, North Carolina has an estimated population of 56, a decrease from the 59 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.3% Hispanic, 25.0% White, 10.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orrum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orrum 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 Orrum, that probability was 63.3% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orrum is ranked the 763rd 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). Orrum was ranked the 765th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orrum's White Population

14 residents of Orrum, or 25.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orrum is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Orrum ranks 535th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orrum's White population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. White residents' share of Orrum's population has decreased from 54.2% to 25.0%.

Orrum is less White than neighboring Proctorville (76.1% White), Boardman (54.8% White), Fairmont (26.5% White), Evergreen (44.9% White), and Marietta (41.5% White).

Orrum's Black Population

6 residents of Orrum, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orrum is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Orrum ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orrum's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Orrum's population has decreased from 13.6% to 10.7%.

Orrum is more Black than neighboring Proctorville (9.2% Black). Orrum is less Black than neighboring Boardman (31% Black), Fairmont (51.2% Black), Evergreen (55.1% Black), and Marietta (37.7% Black).

Orrum's Asian Population

0 residents of Orrum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orrum is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Orrum ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orrum's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Orrum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Orrum's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Orrum, or 64.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orrum is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Orrum ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orrum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 176.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Orrum's population has increased from 22.0% to 64.3%.

Orrum is more Hispanic than neighboring Proctorville (0% Hispanic), Boardman (0% Hispanic), Fairmont (1.3% Hispanic), Evergreen (0% Hispanic), and Marietta (0% Hispanic).

Orrum's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Orrum, 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 Orrum is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Orrum ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orrum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orrum's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Orrum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Proctorville (11.9% Native American/Other), Boardman (14.3% Native American/Other), Fairmont (17% Native American/Other), and Marietta (4.7% Native American/Other).

Orrum's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Orrum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orrum is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Orrum ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orrum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Orrum's population has decreased from 6.8% to 0.0%.

Orrum is less Multiracial than neighboring Proctorville (2.8% Multiracial), Fairmont (4% Multiracial), and Marietta (16% 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.