Parkton, NC Demographics

A map of Parkton's Population by Race

Parkton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 529, an increase from the 504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% White, 28.9% Black, 7.8% Hispanic, 7.8% Multiracial, 5.9% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Parkton, that probability was 63.0% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkton is ranked the 578th 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). Parkton was ranked the 572nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkton's White Population

256 residents of Parkton, or 48.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkton is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Parkton ranks 532nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkton's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Parkton's population has decreased from 54.6% to 48.4%.

Parkton is more White than neighboring Rex (10.2% White), Hope Mills (40.9% White), and St. Pauls (35.4% White). Parkton is less White than neighboring Lumber Bridge (57.3% White), and Rockfish (55.9% White).

Parkton's Black Population

153 residents of Parkton, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkton is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Parkton ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkton's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. Black residents' share of Parkton's population has increased from 22.2% to 28.9%.

Parkton is more Black than neighboring Lumber Bridge (26.7% Black), Rex (0% Black), St. Pauls (22% Black), and Rockfish (17.9% Black). Parkton is less Black than neighboring Hope Mills (33% Black).

Parkton's Asian Population

7 residents of Parkton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Parkton ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Asian residents' share of Parkton's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Parkton is more Asian than neighboring Rex (0% Asian), St. Pauls (0.1% Asian), and Rockfish (1.1% Asian). Parkton is less Asian than neighboring Lumber Bridge (2.7% Asian), and Hope Mills (1.9% Asian).

Parkton's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Parkton, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Parkton ranks 126th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkton's population has decreased from 13.5% to 7.8%.

Parkton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lumber Bridge (0% Hispanic). Parkton is less Hispanic than neighboring Rex (11.9% Hispanic), Hope Mills (16.4% Hispanic), St. Pauls (36.5% Hispanic), and Rockfish (11.9% Hispanic).

Parkton's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Parkton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parkton is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkton ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkton's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.9%.

Parkton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hope Mills (2.1% Native American/Other), St. Pauls (4.2% Native American/Other), and Rockfish (1% Native American/Other). Parkton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lumber Bridge (8% Native American/Other), and Rex (78% Native American/Other).

Parkton's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Parkton, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkton is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Parkton ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkton's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.8%.

Parkton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lumber Bridge (5.3% Multiracial), Rex (0% Multiracial), Hope Mills (5.7% Multiracial), and St. Pauls (1.8% Multiracial). Parkton is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockfish (12.1% 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.