Saxapahaw, NC Demographics

A map of Saxapahaw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,185	1,170	91.1%	70.0%
Black	85	155	6.5%	9.3%
Hispanic	24	253	1.8%	15.1%
Asian	7	15	0.5%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.9%
Multiracial	0	63	0.0%	3.8%

Saxapahaw, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,301, a large decrease from the 1,671 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 6.5% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saxapahaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saxapahaw 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 Saxapahaw, that probability was 47.7% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saxapahaw is ranked the 413th 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). Saxapahaw was ranked the 345th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saxapahaw's White Population

1,185 residents of Saxapahaw, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saxapahaw is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Saxapahaw ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxapahaw's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Saxapahaw's population has increased from 70.0% to 91.1%.

Saxapahaw is more White than neighboring Swepsonville (65% White), Graham (53.9% White), Mebane (55.1% White), Haw River (58.4% White), and Woodlawn (66% White).

Saxapahaw's Black Population

85 residents of Saxapahaw, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saxapahaw is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Saxapahaw ranks 435th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxapahaw's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Black residents' share of Saxapahaw's population has decreased from 9.3% to 6.5%.

Saxapahaw is more Black than neighboring Haw River (5.5% Black). Saxapahaw is less Black than neighboring Swepsonville (17.1% Black), Graham (22% Black), Mebane (23% Black), and Woodlawn (19.2% Black).

Saxapahaw's Asian Population

7 residents of Saxapahaw, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saxapahaw is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Saxapahaw ranks 294th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxapahaw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.3%. Asian residents' share of Saxapahaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Saxapahaw is more Asian than neighboring Woodlawn (0% Asian). Saxapahaw is less Asian than neighboring Swepsonville (5.8% Asian), Graham (0.7% Asian), Mebane (4.5% Asian), and Haw River (1.3% Asian).

Saxapahaw's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Saxapahaw, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saxapahaw is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Saxapahaw ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxapahaw's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Saxapahaw's population has decreased from 15.1% to 1.8%.

Saxapahaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlawn (0% Hispanic). Saxapahaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Swepsonville (9.9% Hispanic), Graham (18.2% Hispanic), Mebane (8.7% Hispanic), and Haw River (18.9% Hispanic).

Saxapahaw's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Saxapahaw, 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 Saxapahaw is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Saxapahaw ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxapahaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saxapahaw's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Saxapahaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Graham (1.3% Native American/Other), Mebane (2.6% Native American/Other), and Woodlawn (4% Native American/Other).

Saxapahaw's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Saxapahaw, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saxapahaw is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Saxapahaw ranks 375th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxapahaw's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Saxapahaw's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Saxapahaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Swepsonville (2.2% Multiracial), Graham (3.9% Multiracial), Mebane (6.1% Multiracial), Haw River (15.8% Multiracial), and Woodlawn (10.9% 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.