Woodfin, NC Demographics

A map of Woodfin's Population by Race

Woodfin, North Carolina has an estimated population of 8,048, a slight increase from the 7,936 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 5.5% Asian, 3.4% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodfin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodfin has become 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 Woodfin, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodfin is ranked the 119th 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). Woodfin was ranked the 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodfin's White Population

6,131 residents of Woodfin, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodfin is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Woodfin ranks 288th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfin's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Woodfin's population has decreased from 78.6% to 76.2%.

Woodfin is more White than neighboring Emma (34.9% White). Woodfin is less White than neighboring Weaverville (81.8% White), Asheville (79.8% White), Biltmore Forest (97.2% White), and Bent Creek (99.2% White).

Woodfin's Black Population

270 residents of Woodfin, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodfin is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Woodfin ranks 507th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfin's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Black residents' share of Woodfin's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.4%.

Woodfin is more Black than neighboring Emma (0% Black), Biltmore Forest (0.2% Black), and Bent Creek (0.1% Black). Woodfin is less Black than neighboring Weaverville (10.7% Black), and Asheville (8.1% Black).

Woodfin's Asian Population

445 residents of Woodfin, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodfin is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Woodfin ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 224.8%. Asian residents' share of Woodfin's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.5%.

Woodfin is more Asian than neighboring Emma (0% Asian), Weaverville (0% Asian), Asheville (1.1% Asian), Biltmore Forest (0% Asian), and Bent Creek (0% Asian).

Woodfin's Hispanic Population

691 residents of Woodfin, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodfin is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Woodfin ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodfin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.6%.

Woodfin is more Hispanic than neighboring Weaverville (4% Hispanic), Asheville (6.6% Hispanic), Biltmore Forest (1.8% Hispanic), and Bent Creek (0.7% Hispanic). Woodfin is less Hispanic than neighboring Emma (63.8% Hispanic).

Woodfin's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Woodfin, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodfin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodfin ranks 387th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodfin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Woodfin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Weaverville (0.3% Native American/Other), Biltmore Forest (0% Native American/Other), and Bent Creek (0% Native American/Other). Woodfin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emma (0.8% Native American/Other), and Asheville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Woodfin's Multiracial Population

481 residents of Woodfin, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodfin is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Woodfin ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodfin's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.0%.

Woodfin is more Multiracial than neighboring Emma (0.6% Multiracial), Weaverville (3.1% Multiracial), Asheville (3.7% Multiracial), Biltmore Forest (0.8% Multiracial), and Bent Creek (0% 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.