Rex, NC Demographics

A map of Rex's Population by Race

Rex, North Carolina has an estimated population of 59, a large increase from the 50 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% Native American/Other, 11.9% Hispanic, 10.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rex, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rex 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 Rex, that probability was 76.1% in 2020 and 36.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rex is ranked the 761st 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). Rex was ranked the 767th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rex's White Population

6 residents of Rex, or 10.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rex is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Rex ranks 702nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rex's White population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. White residents' share of Rex's population has decreased from 32.0% to 10.2%.

Rex is more White than neighboring Rennert (5.8% White), and Shannon (8.8% White). Rex is less White than neighboring Lumber Bridge (57.3% White), Parkton (48.4% White), and St. Pauls (35.4% White).

Rex's Black Population

0 residents of Rex, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rex is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Rex ranks 381st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rex's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rex's population has decreased from 12.0% to 0.0%.

Rex is less Black than neighboring Lumber Bridge (26.7% Black), Rennert (14% Black), Parkton (28.9% Black), St. Pauls (22% Black), and Shannon (8.8% Black).

Rex's Asian Population

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

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

Rex is less Asian than neighboring Lumber Bridge (2.7% Asian), Parkton (1.3% Asian), and St. Pauls (0.1% Asian).

Rex's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Rex, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rex is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rex ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rex's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rex's population has decreased from 26.0% to 11.9%.

Rex is more Hispanic than neighboring Lumber Bridge (0% Hispanic), and Parkton (7.8% Hispanic). Rex is less Hispanic than neighboring Rennert (25% Hispanic), St. Pauls (36.5% Hispanic), and Shannon (53.6% Hispanic).

Rex's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Rex, or 78.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rex is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rex ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rex's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 318.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rex's population has increased from 22.0% to 78.0%.

Rex is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lumber Bridge (8% Native American/Other), Rennert (51% Native American/Other), Parkton (5.9% Native American/Other), St. Pauls (4.2% Native American/Other), and Shannon (28.8% Native American/Other).

Rex's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Rex, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rex is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rex ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rex's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rex's population has decreased from 8.0% to 0.0%.

Rex is less Multiracial than neighboring Lumber Bridge (5.3% Multiracial), Rennert (4.1% Multiracial), Parkton (7.8% Multiracial), and St. Pauls (1.8% 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.