Stony Point, NC Demographics

A map of Stony Point's Population by Race

Stony Point, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,372, a large increase from the 1,146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 16.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stony Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stony Point has become slightly 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 Stony Point, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stony Point is ranked the 404th 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). Stony Point was ranked the 425th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stony Point's White Population

1,085 residents of Stony Point, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stony Point is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Stony Point ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Point's White population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Stony Point's population has decreased from 80.8% to 79.1%.

Stony Point is more White than neighboring Catawba (70.4% White), and Claremont (76.9% White). Stony Point is less White than neighboring Hiddenite (100% White), Love Valley (96.9% White), and Taylorsville (79.2% White).

Stony Point's Black Population

0 residents of Stony Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stony Point is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Stony Point ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Stony Point's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.0%.

Stony Point is less Black than neighboring Taylorsville (6.7% Black), Catawba (18.8% Black), and Claremont (2.5% Black).

Stony Point's Asian Population

0 residents of Stony Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stony Point is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Stony Point ranks 621st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Stony Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Stony Point is less Asian than neighboring Claremont (2.2% Asian).

Stony Point's Hispanic Population

231 residents of Stony Point, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stony Point is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Stony Point ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 153.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Stony Point's population has increased from 7.9% to 16.8%.

Stony Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Hiddenite (0% Hispanic), Love Valley (0% Hispanic), Taylorsville (11.8% Hispanic), Catawba (8.8% Hispanic), and Claremont (13.3% Hispanic).

Stony Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Stony Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stony Point is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Stony Point ranks 308th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stony Point's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Stony Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taylorsville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Claremont (0.6% Native American/Other).

Stony Point's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Stony Point, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stony Point is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Stony Point ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Stony Point's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.1%.

Stony Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Hiddenite (0% Multiracial), Love Valley (3.1% Multiracial), Taylorsville (2% Multiracial), and Catawba (2.1% Multiracial). Stony Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Claremont (4.5% 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.