Stanfield, NC Demographics

A map of Stanfield's Population by Race

Stanfield, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,522, a decrease from the 1,585 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stanfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stanfield 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 Stanfield, that probability was 15.6% in 2020 and 29.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanfield is ranked the 389th 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). Stanfield was ranked the 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanfield's White Population

1,270 residents of Stanfield, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanfield is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Stanfield ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanfield's White population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Stanfield's population has decreased from 91.7% to 83.4%.

Stanfield is more White than neighboring Midland (71.7% White), and Oakboro (71.7% White). Stanfield is less White than neighboring Locust (91% White), Red Cross (97.1% White), and Fairview (92.8% White).

Stanfield's Black Population

0 residents of Stanfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanfield is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Stanfield ranks 678th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

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

Stanfield is less Black than neighboring Locust (2.7% Black), Midland (15.4% Black), and Oakboro (12.7% Black).

Stanfield's Asian Population

14 residents of Stanfield, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stanfield is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Stanfield ranks 540th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Asian residents' share of Stanfield's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Stanfield is more Asian than neighboring Locust (0% Asian), Red Cross (0% Asian), Midland (0.6% Asian), Oakboro (0% Asian), and Fairview (0% Asian).

Stanfield's Hispanic Population

159 residents of Stanfield, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Stanfield ranks 494th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 120.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanfield's population has increased from 4.5% to 10.4%.

Stanfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Locust (3.8% Hispanic), Red Cross (0% Hispanic), Midland (7.2% Hispanic), and Fairview (3.2% Hispanic). Stanfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakboro (11.4% Hispanic).

Stanfield's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Stanfield, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stanfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanfield ranks 688th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 425.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanfield's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Stanfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Locust (0% Native American/Other), Red Cross (0.2% Native American/Other), Oakboro (0.1% Native American/Other), and Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other). Stanfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland (2.1% Native American/Other).

Stanfield's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Stanfield, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Stanfield ranks 695th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Stanfield's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.8%.

Stanfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Locust (2.5% Multiracial), Red Cross (2.7% Multiracial), and Midland (2.9% Multiracial). Stanfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakboro (4% 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.