Ranlo, NC Demographics

A map of Ranlo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,345	2,599	50.8%	57.6%
Black	1,398	1,038	30.3%	23.0%
Hispanic	691	552	15.0%	12.2%
Multiracial	124	172	2.7%	3.8%
Asian	44	116	1.0%	2.6%
Native American/Other	15	34	0.3%	0.8%

Ranlo, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,617, a slight increase from the 4,511 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.8% White, 30.3% Black, 15.0% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ranlo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ranlo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Ranlo, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ranlo is ranked the 185th 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). Ranlo was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ranlo's White Population

2,345 residents of Ranlo, or 50.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ranlo is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Ranlo ranks 508th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranlo's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Ranlo's population has decreased from 57.6% to 50.8%.

Ranlo is more White than neighboring Spencer Mountain (0% White), and Dallas (47% White). Ranlo is less White than neighboring Springdale (68% White), Lowell (70.5% White), and McAdenville (84.1% White).

Ranlo's Black Population

1,398 residents of Ranlo, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ranlo is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Ranlo ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranlo's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Black residents' share of Ranlo's population has increased from 23.0% to 30.3%.

Ranlo is more Black than neighboring Springdale (7.7% Black), Spencer Mountain (0% Black), Lowell (13.5% Black), and McAdenville (6.2% Black). Ranlo is less Black than neighboring Dallas (34.6% Black).

Ranlo's Asian Population

44 residents of Ranlo, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ranlo is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Ranlo ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranlo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.1%. Asian residents' share of Ranlo's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.0%.

Ranlo is more Asian than neighboring Springdale (0% Asian), Spencer Mountain (0% Asian), Lowell (0.6% Asian), and Dallas (0.4% Asian). Ranlo is less Asian than neighboring McAdenville (2.8% Asian).

Ranlo's Hispanic Population

691 residents of Ranlo, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ranlo is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ranlo ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranlo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ranlo's population has increased from 12.2% to 15.0%.

Ranlo is more Hispanic than neighboring Spencer Mountain (0% Hispanic), Lowell (12% Hispanic), McAdenville (4.6% Hispanic), and Dallas (13.4% Hispanic). Ranlo is less Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (21.3% Hispanic).

Ranlo's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Ranlo, 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 Ranlo is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Ranlo ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranlo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ranlo's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Ranlo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (0% Native American/Other), Spencer Mountain (0% Native American/Other), Lowell (0% Native American/Other), and McAdenville (0.2% Native American/Other). Ranlo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dallas (2.2% Native American/Other).

Ranlo's Multiracial Population

124 residents of Ranlo, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ranlo is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ranlo ranks 364th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranlo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Ranlo's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.7%.

Ranlo is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencer Mountain (0% Multiracial), McAdenville (2.2% Multiracial), and Dallas (2.4% Multiracial). Ranlo is less Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (3% Multiracial), and Lowell (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.