Southmont, NC Demographics

A map of Southmont's Population by Race

Southmont, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,525, a slight decrease from the 1,563 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 12.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southmont has become considerably more 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 Southmont, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 24.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southmont is ranked the 388th 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). Southmont was ranked the 362nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southmont's White Population

1,311 residents of Southmont, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southmont is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Southmont ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Southmont's population has decreased from 90.1% to 86.0%.

Southmont is more White than neighboring Lexington (42.7% White), East Spencer (10.4% White), and Spencer (50.7% White). Southmont is less White than neighboring Gold Hill (98% White), and Denton (90.6% White).

Southmont's Black Population

6 residents of Southmont, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southmont is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Southmont ranks 587th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Black residents' share of Southmont's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.4%.

Southmont is more Black than neighboring Gold Hill (0% Black). Southmont is less Black than neighboring Lexington (23.2% Black), East Spencer (78.6% Black), Denton (0.9% Black), and Spencer (41% Black).

Southmont's Asian Population

16 residents of Southmont, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southmont is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Southmont ranks 611th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Asian population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Asian residents' share of Southmont's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.0%.

Southmont is more Asian than neighboring Gold Hill (0% Asian), East Spencer (0% Asian), Denton (0% Asian), and Spencer (0% Asian). Southmont is less Asian than neighboring Lexington (3.7% Asian).

Southmont's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Southmont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southmont is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Southmont ranks 601st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Southmont's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

Southmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (24.1% Hispanic), East Spencer (8% Hispanic), Denton (7.4% Hispanic), and Spencer (5.6% Hispanic).

Southmont's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Southmont, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southmont is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Southmont ranks 418th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southmont's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Southmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gold Hill (0% Native American/Other), East Spencer (0% Native American/Other), and Denton (0% Native American/Other). Southmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (1.7% Native American/Other), and Spencer (0.7% Native American/Other).

Southmont's Multiracial Population

190 residents of Southmont, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southmont is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Southmont ranks 566th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southmont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 313.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Southmont's population has increased from 2.9% to 12.5%.

Southmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (4.6% Multiracial), Gold Hill (2% Multiracial), East Spencer (3% Multiracial), Denton (1.1% Multiracial), and Spencer (2.1% 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.