Whitsett, NC Demographics

A map of Whitsett's Population by Race

Whitsett, North Carolina has an estimated population of 569, a slight decrease from the 584 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whitsett, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Whitsett 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 Whitsett, that probability was 29.1% in 2020 and 45.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Whitsett is ranked the 562nd 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). Whitsett was ranked the 542nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Whitsett's White Population

409 residents of Whitsett, or 71.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whitsett is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Whitsett ranks 203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whitsett's White population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Whitsett's population has decreased from 83.7% to 71.9%.

Whitsett is more White than neighboring Gibsonville (63.5% White), and Sedalia (15.4% White). Whitsett is less White than neighboring Elon (79% White), McLeansville (74.9% White), and Alamance (74.6% White).

Whitsett's Black Population

33 residents of Whitsett, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whitsett is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Whitsett ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whitsett's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Whitsett's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Whitsett is more Black than neighboring Alamance (2.9% Black). Whitsett is less Black than neighboring Gibsonville (30.5% Black), Sedalia (70.2% Black), Elon (9.6% Black), and McLeansville (12.6% Black).

Whitsett's Asian Population

13 residents of Whitsett, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whitsett is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Whitsett ranks 596th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whitsett's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Asian residents' share of Whitsett's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.3%.

Whitsett is more Asian than neighboring Gibsonville (0.7% Asian), Sedalia (0% Asian), McLeansville (0% Asian), and Alamance (0.5% Asian). Whitsett is less Asian than neighboring Elon (4.2% Asian).

Whitsett's Hispanic Population

91 residents of Whitsett, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whitsett is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Whitsett ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whitsett's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 279.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Whitsett's population has increased from 4.1% to 16.0%.

Whitsett is more Hispanic than neighboring Gibsonville (2.6% Hispanic), Sedalia (10.8% Hispanic), Elon (3.2% Hispanic), and McLeansville (11.6% Hispanic). Whitsett is less Hispanic than neighboring Alamance (16.7% Hispanic).

Whitsett's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Whitsett, 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 Whitsett is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Whitsett ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whitsett's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Whitsett's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Whitsett is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sedalia (2.1% Native American/Other), Elon (0.3% Native American/Other), and McLeansville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Whitsett's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Whitsett, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whitsett is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Whitsett ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whitsett's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Whitsett's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.0%.

Whitsett is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibsonville (2.7% Multiracial), Sedalia (1.6% Multiracial), Elon (3.7% Multiracial), and McLeansville (0.3% Multiracial). Whitsett is less Multiracial than neighboring Alamance (5.3% 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.