Walstonburg, NC Demographics

A map of Walstonburg's Population by Race

Walstonburg, North Carolina has an estimated population of 313, a dramatic increase from the 193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.6% White, 36.7% Black, 4.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walstonburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walstonburg has become less 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 Walstonburg, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walstonburg is ranked the 655th 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). Walstonburg was ranked the 712th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walstonburg's White Population

174 residents of Walstonburg, or 55.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walstonburg is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Walstonburg ranks 494th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walstonburg's White population has grown by an estimated 51.3%. White residents' share of Walstonburg's population has decreased from 59.6% to 55.6%.

Walstonburg is more White than neighboring Saratoga (31.6% White), Fountain (41.1% White), Farmville (51% White), Stantonsburg (34.8% White), and Snow Hill (30.9% White).

Walstonburg's Black Population

115 residents of Walstonburg, or 36.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walstonburg is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Walstonburg ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walstonburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 130.0%. Black residents' share of Walstonburg's population has increased from 25.9% to 36.7%.

Walstonburg is less Black than neighboring Saratoga (63.2% Black), Fountain (57.9% Black), Farmville (44.5% Black), Stantonsburg (43.4% Black), and Snow Hill (43.6% Black).

Walstonburg's Asian Population

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

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

Walstonburg's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Walstonburg, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walstonburg is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Walstonburg ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walstonburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Walstonburg's population has decreased from 10.4% to 4.8%.

Walstonburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Saratoga (3.8% Hispanic), Fountain (0% Hispanic), and Farmville (2.6% Hispanic). Walstonburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Stantonsburg (16.4% Hispanic), and Snow Hill (9.5% Hispanic).

Walstonburg's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Walstonburg, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walstonburg is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Walstonburg ranks 559th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walstonburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walstonburg's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Walstonburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saratoga (0% Native American/Other), Fountain (0% Native American/Other), Farmville (0% Native American/Other), Stantonsburg (0% Native American/Other), and Snow Hill (1.1% Native American/Other).

Walstonburg's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Walstonburg, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walstonburg is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Walstonburg ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walstonburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Walstonburg's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.6%.

Walstonburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Saratoga (1.4% Multiracial), and Fountain (1% Multiracial). Walstonburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Farmville (2% Multiracial), Stantonsburg (5.4% Multiracial), and Snow Hill (14.9% 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.