Stedman, NC Demographics

A map of Stedman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,200	939	71.9%	73.5%
Black	251	129	15.0%	10.1%
Multiracial	110	100	6.6%	7.8%
Hispanic	78	81	4.7%	6.3%
Asian	17	8	1.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	14	20	0.8%	1.6%

Stedman, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,670, a dramatic increase from the 1,277 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% White, 15.0% Black, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stedman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stedman has become 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 Stedman, that probability was 43.9% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stedman is ranked the 367th 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). Stedman was ranked the 402nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stedman's White Population

1,200 residents of Stedman, or 71.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stedman is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Stedman ranks 353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stedman's White population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. White residents' share of Stedman's population has decreased from 73.5% to 71.9%.

Stedman is more White than neighboring Vander (54.2% White), and Eastover (70.6% White). Stedman is less White than neighboring Autryville (86.4% White), Wade (84.6% White), and Falcon (72.1% White).

Stedman's Black Population

251 residents of Stedman, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stedman is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Stedman ranks 419th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stedman's Black population has grown by an estimated 94.6%. Black residents' share of Stedman's population has increased from 10.1% to 15.0%.

Stedman is more Black than neighboring Autryville (2.3% Black), and Wade (12.2% Black). Stedman is less Black than neighboring Vander (33.8% Black), Eastover (17.2% Black), and Falcon (19.9% Black).

Stedman's Asian Population

17 residents of Stedman, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stedman is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Stedman ranks 391st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stedman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Asian residents' share of Stedman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Stedman is more Asian than neighboring Autryville (0% Asian), Vander (0% Asian), Eastover (0% Asian), Wade (0.2% Asian), and Falcon (0% Asian).

Stedman's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Stedman, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stedman is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Stedman ranks 368th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stedman's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Stedman's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.7%.

Stedman is more Hispanic than neighboring Autryville (1.1% Hispanic), Vander (3% Hispanic), and Wade (2.3% Hispanic). Stedman is less Hispanic than neighboring Eastover (6.1% Hispanic), and Falcon (8.1% Hispanic).

Stedman's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Stedman, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stedman is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Stedman ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stedman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stedman's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Stedman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wade (0.4% Native American/Other), and Falcon (0% Native American/Other). Stedman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Autryville (9% Native American/Other), Vander (3.2% Native American/Other), and Eastover (2.7% Native American/Other).

Stedman's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Stedman, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stedman is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Stedman ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stedman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Stedman's population has decreased from 7.8% to 6.6%.

Stedman is more Multiracial than neighboring Autryville (1.1% Multiracial), Vander (5.8% Multiracial), Eastover (3.4% Multiracial), Wade (0.4% Multiracial), and Falcon (0% 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.