Princeville, NC Demographics

A map of Princeville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,569	1,162	96.9%	92.7%
White	34	37	2.1%	3.0%
Multiracial	15	29	0.9%	2.3%
Native American/Other	1	7	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Hispanic	0	18	0.0%	1.4%

Princeville, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,619, a large increase from the 1,254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% Black, 2.1% White, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Princeville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Princeville 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 Princeville, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 6.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeville is ranked the 377th 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). Princeville was ranked the 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeville's White Population

34 residents of Princeville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeville is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Princeville ranks 774th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Princeville's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.1%.

Princeville is less White than neighboring Tarboro (41.9% White), Conetoe (9.4% White), Speed (37.5% White), Leggett (16.3% White), and Pinetops (39% White).

Princeville's Black Population

1,569 residents of Princeville, or 96.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeville is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Princeville ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.0%. Black residents' share of Princeville's population has increased from 92.7% to 96.9%.

Princeville is more Black than neighboring Tarboro (49.6% Black), Conetoe (87% Black), Speed (51.6% Black), Leggett (83.7% Black), and Pinetops (57.5% Black).

Princeville's Asian Population

0 residents of Princeville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeville is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Princeville ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Princeville's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Princeville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeville is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Princeville ranks 737th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeville's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Princeville is less Hispanic than neighboring Tarboro (6.6% Hispanic), and Conetoe (1.1% Hispanic).

Princeville's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Princeville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Princeville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeville ranks 526th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeville's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Princeville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Conetoe (0% Native American/Other), Leggett (0% Native American/Other), and Pinetops (0% Native American/Other). Princeville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tarboro (0.4% Native American/Other), and Speed (10.9% Native American/Other).

Princeville's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Princeville, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeville is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Princeville ranks 661st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeville's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.9%.

Princeville is more Multiracial than neighboring Speed (0% Multiracial), and Leggett (0% Multiracial). Princeville is less Multiracial than neighboring Tarboro (1.5% Multiracial), Conetoe (2.5% Multiracial), and Pinetops (3.5% 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.