Salemburg, NC Demographics

A map of Salemburg's Population by Race

Salemburg, North Carolina has an estimated population of 550, a large increase from the 457 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salemburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salemburg 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 Salemburg, that probability was 40.9% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salemburg is ranked the 570th 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). Salemburg was ranked the 582nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salemburg's White Population

447 residents of Salemburg, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salemburg is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Salemburg ranks 336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salemburg's White population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. White residents' share of Salemburg's population has increased from 75.5% to 81.3%.

Salemburg is more White than neighboring Roseboro (41.7% White), Bonnetsville (75.6% White), and Clinton (34.6% White). Salemburg is less White than neighboring Autryville (86.4% White), and Vann Crossroads (81.8% White).

Salemburg's Black Population

25 residents of Salemburg, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salemburg is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Salemburg ranks 370th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salemburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.1%. Black residents' share of Salemburg's population has decreased from 12.5% to 4.5%.

Salemburg is more Black than neighboring Bonnetsville (2.7% Black), Autryville (2.3% Black), and Vann Crossroads (0% Black). Salemburg is less Black than neighboring Roseboro (52% Black), and Clinton (38.5% Black).

Salemburg's Asian Population

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

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

Salemburg is less Asian than neighboring Roseboro (0.5% Asian), and Clinton (1.6% Asian).

Salemburg's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Salemburg, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salemburg is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Salemburg ranks 390th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salemburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Salemburg's population has increased from 5.9% to 8.9%.

Salemburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Roseboro (2% Hispanic), Autryville (1.1% Hispanic), and Vann Crossroads (0% Hispanic). Salemburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonnetsville (13.3% Hispanic), and Clinton (21.9% Hispanic).

Salemburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salemburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salemburg is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Salemburg ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salemburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salemburg's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Salemburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roseboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Bonnetsville (7.7% Native American/Other), Autryville (9% Native American/Other), and Clinton (0.8% Native American/Other).

Salemburg's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Salemburg, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salemburg is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Salemburg ranks 617th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salemburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 141.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Salemburg's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.3%.

Salemburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseboro (3.6% Multiracial), Bonnetsville (0.7% Multiracial), Autryville (1.1% Multiracial), and Clinton (2.6% Multiracial). Salemburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Vann Crossroads (18.2% 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.