Riegelwood, NC Demographics

A map of Riegelwood's Population by Race

Riegelwood, North Carolina has an estimated population of 649, a large increase from the 545 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.3% White, 20.6% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riegelwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riegelwood 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 Riegelwood, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 35.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riegelwood is ranked the 542nd 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). Riegelwood was ranked the 558th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riegelwood's White Population

502 residents of Riegelwood, or 77.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riegelwood is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Riegelwood ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riegelwood's White population has grown by an estimated 60.9%. White residents' share of Riegelwood's population has increased from 57.2% to 77.3%.

Riegelwood is more White than neighboring Northwest (35.4% White), Sandyfield (13.4% White), Sandy Creek (76% White), and East Arcadia (0% White). Riegelwood is less White than neighboring Delco (95.7% White).

Riegelwood's Black Population

134 residents of Riegelwood, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riegelwood is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Riegelwood ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riegelwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Riegelwood's population has decreased from 26.6% to 20.6%.

Riegelwood is more Black than neighboring Delco (0% Black), and Sandy Creek (0% Black). Riegelwood is less Black than neighboring Northwest (54.8% Black), Sandyfield (63.3% Black), and East Arcadia (88.1% Black).

Riegelwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Riegelwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riegelwood is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Riegelwood ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Riegelwood is less Asian than neighboring Northwest (0.7% Asian), and Sandy Creek (2.3% Asian).

Riegelwood's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Riegelwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riegelwood is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Riegelwood ranks 247th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riegelwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Riegelwood's population has decreased from 8.8% to 0.0%.

Riegelwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Northwest (5% Hispanic), Sandyfield (15.7% Hispanic), and Sandy Creek (9.3% Hispanic).

Riegelwood's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Riegelwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riegelwood is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Riegelwood ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riegelwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riegelwood's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.1%.

Riegelwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northwest (0.3% Native American/Other), and Sandy Creek (0.3% Native American/Other). Riegelwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delco (1.2% Native American/Other), Sandyfield (2.1% Native American/Other), and East Arcadia (4.7% Native American/Other).

Riegelwood's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Riegelwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riegelwood is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Riegelwood ranks 268th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riegelwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Riegelwood's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.9%.

Riegelwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Delco (3.1% Multiracial), Northwest (3.8% Multiracial), Sandyfield (5.5% Multiracial), Sandy Creek (12% Multiracial), and East Arcadia (7.2% 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.