Wingate, NC Demographics

A map of Wingate's Population by Race

Wingate, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,425, an increase from the 4,055 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.1% White, 25.9% Hispanic, 22.8% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wingate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wingate has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Wingate, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 67.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wingate is ranked the 193rd 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). Wingate was ranked the 202nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wingate's White Population

1,994 residents of Wingate, or 45.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wingate is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Wingate ranks 594th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wingate's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Wingate's population has decreased from 47.4% to 45.1%.

Wingate is more White than neighboring Marshville (42.6% White), Monroe (43.7% White), and Peachland (39.1% White). Wingate is less White than neighboring Unionville (89% White), and Fairview (92.8% White).

Wingate's Black Population

1,007 residents of Wingate, or 22.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wingate is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Wingate ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wingate's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Black residents' share of Wingate's population has decreased from 32.4% to 22.8%.

Wingate is more Black than neighboring Unionville (2.6% Black), Monroe (19.7% Black), and Fairview (0% Black). Wingate is less Black than neighboring Marshville (46.8% Black), and Peachland (51.9% Black).

Wingate's Asian Population

36 residents of Wingate, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wingate is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Wingate ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wingate's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Asian residents' share of Wingate's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Wingate is more Asian than neighboring Marshville (0% Asian), Unionville (0% Asian), Peachland (0.5% Asian), and Fairview (0% Asian). Wingate is less Asian than neighboring Monroe (1% Asian).

Wingate's Hispanic Population

1,145 residents of Wingate, or 25.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wingate is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wingate ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wingate's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 108.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Wingate's population has increased from 13.6% to 25.9%.

Wingate is more Hispanic than neighboring Marshville (5.9% Hispanic), Unionville (3.2% Hispanic), Peachland (3.4% Hispanic), and Fairview (3.2% Hispanic). Wingate is less Hispanic than neighboring Monroe (30.9% Hispanic).

Wingate's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Wingate, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wingate is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Wingate ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wingate's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wingate's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.2%.

Wingate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marshville (0.8% Native American/Other), Monroe (0.9% Native American/Other), Peachland (0% Native American/Other), and Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other). Wingate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Unionville (1.4% Native American/Other).

Wingate's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Wingate, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wingate is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wingate ranks 657th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wingate's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wingate's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.3%.

Wingate is more Multiracial than neighboring Marshville (3.9% Multiracial), Unionville (3.7% Multiracial), Monroe (3.7% Multiracial), and Fairview (3.8% Multiracial). Wingate is less Multiracial than neighboring Peachland (5.2% 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.