Staley, NC Demographics

A map of Staley's Population by Race

Staley, North Carolina has an estimated population of 456, a large increase from the 397 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 18.4% Hispanic, 12.9% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Staley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Staley has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Staley, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Staley is ranked the 603rd 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). Staley was ranked the 607th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Staley's White Population

291 residents of Staley, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Staley is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Staley ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staley's White population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Staley's population has decreased from 65.2% to 63.8%.

Staley is more White than neighboring Liberty (51.2% White), Ramseur (59.1% White), Siler City (20.8% White), and Franklinville (61.6% White). Staley is less White than neighboring Bennett (100% White).

Staley's Black Population

59 residents of Staley, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Staley is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Staley ranks 459th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staley's Black population has grown by an estimated 84.4%. Black residents' share of Staley's population has increased from 8.1% to 12.9%.

Staley is more Black than neighboring Ramseur (10.1% Black), Franklinville (11.8% Black), and Bennett (0% Black). Staley is less Black than neighboring Liberty (19.9% Black), and Siler City (17.8% Black).

Staley's Asian Population

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

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

Staley is less Asian than neighboring Liberty (0.1% Asian).

Staley's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Staley, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Staley is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Staley ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Staley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.4%.

Staley is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklinville (17.6% Hispanic), and Bennett (0% Hispanic). Staley is less Hispanic than neighboring Liberty (27.7% Hispanic), Ramseur (27.2% Hispanic), and Siler City (53.3% Hispanic).

Staley's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Staley, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Staley is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Staley ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Staley's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.4%.

Staley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty (0.2% Native American/Other), Franklinville (0% Native American/Other), and Bennett (0% Native American/Other). Staley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ramseur (0.7% Native American/Other), and Siler City (1.6% Native American/Other).

Staley's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Staley, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Staley is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Staley ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Staley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Staley's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.4%.

Staley is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty (1% Multiracial), Ramseur (2.8% Multiracial), and Bennett (0% Multiracial). Staley is less Multiracial than neighboring Siler City (6.6% Multiracial), and Franklinville (8.9% 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.