Siler City, NC Demographics

A map of Siler City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,262	3,928	53.3%	51.0%
White	1,661	1,931	20.8%	25.1%
Black	1,420	1,458	17.8%	18.9%
Multiracial	524	235	6.6%	3.1%
Native American/Other	128	62	1.6%	0.8%
Asian	0	88	0.0%	1.1%

Siler City, North Carolina has an estimated population of 7,995, an increase from the 7,702 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.3% Hispanic, 20.8% White, 17.8% Black, 6.6% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Siler City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Siler City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Siler City, that probability was 64.0% in 2020 and 63.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Siler City is ranked the 120th 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). Siler City was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Siler City's White Population

1,661 residents of Siler City, or 20.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Siler City is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Siler City ranks 726th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siler City's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Siler City's population has decreased from 25.1% to 20.8%.

Siler City is less White than neighboring Staley (63.8% White), Liberty (51.2% White), Bennett (100% White), Goldston (97.6% White), and Ramseur (59.1% White).

Siler City's Black Population

1,420 residents of Siler City, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Siler City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Siler City ranks 284th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siler City's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Siler City's population has decreased from 18.9% to 17.8%.

Siler City is more Black than neighboring Staley (12.9% Black), Bennett (0% Black), Goldston (0% Black), and Ramseur (10.1% Black). Siler City is less Black than neighboring Liberty (19.9% Black).

Siler City's Asian Population

0 residents of Siler City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Siler City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Siler City ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siler City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Siler City's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Siler City is less Asian than neighboring Liberty (0.1% Asian), and Goldston (0.8% Asian).

Siler City's Hispanic Population

4,262 residents of Siler City, or 53.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Siler City is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Siler City ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siler City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Siler City's population has increased from 51.0% to 53.3%.

Siler City is more Hispanic than neighboring Staley (18.4% Hispanic), Liberty (27.7% Hispanic), Bennett (0% Hispanic), Goldston (0% Hispanic), and Ramseur (27.2% Hispanic).

Siler City's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Siler City, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Siler City is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Siler City ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siler City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 106.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Siler City's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Siler City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Staley (0.4% Native American/Other), Liberty (0.2% Native American/Other), Bennett (0% Native American/Other), Goldston (0% Native American/Other), and Ramseur (0.7% Native American/Other).

Siler City's Multiracial Population

524 residents of Siler City, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Siler City is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Siler City ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siler City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 123.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Siler City's population has increased from 3.1% to 6.6%.

Siler City is more Multiracial than neighboring Staley (4.4% Multiracial), Liberty (1% Multiracial), Bennett (0% Multiracial), Goldston (1.6% Multiracial), and Ramseur (2.8% 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.