Wentworth, NC Demographics

A map of Wentworth's Population by Race

Wentworth, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,692, a slight increase from the 2,662 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 14.7% Black, 8.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wentworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wentworth 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 Wentworth, that probability was 35.3% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wentworth is ranked the 282nd 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). Wentworth was ranked the 272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wentworth's White Population

2,027 residents of Wentworth, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wentworth is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Wentworth ranks 275th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Wentworth's population has decreased from 79.4% to 75.3%.

Wentworth is more White than neighboring Reidsville (52.1% White), Eden (60% White), Stoneville (69.8% White), Sandy Level (71% White), and Ruffin (64.8% White).

Wentworth's Black Population

395 residents of Wentworth, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wentworth is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Wentworth ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Black residents' share of Wentworth's population has increased from 11.9% to 14.7%.

Wentworth is more Black than neighboring Stoneville (12.4% Black), and Ruffin (3.8% Black). Wentworth is less Black than neighboring Reidsville (31.6% Black), Eden (25.6% Black), and Sandy Level (29% Black).

Wentworth's Asian Population

0 residents of Wentworth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wentworth is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Wentworth ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wentworth's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Wentworth is less Asian than neighboring Reidsville (0.4% Asian), and Eden (0.2% Asian).

Wentworth's Hispanic Population

230 residents of Wentworth, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wentworth is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wentworth ranks 478th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 84.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wentworth's population has increased from 4.7% to 8.5%.

Wentworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Reidsville (6.4% Hispanic), Eden (8.4% Hispanic), Sandy Level (0% Hispanic), and Ruffin (0% Hispanic). Wentworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Stoneville (11.9% Hispanic).

Wentworth's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Wentworth, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wentworth is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Wentworth ranks 448th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wentworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Wentworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stoneville (0.2% Native American/Other), Sandy Level (0% Native American/Other), and Ruffin (0% Native American/Other). Wentworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reidsville (1.2% Native American/Other), and Eden (0.8% Native American/Other).

Wentworth's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Wentworth, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wentworth is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wentworth ranks 597th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wentworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wentworth's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.2%.

Wentworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Level (0% Multiracial). Wentworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Reidsville (8.2% Multiracial), Eden (5% Multiracial), Stoneville (5.7% Multiracial), and Ruffin (31.4% 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.