Zebulon, NC Demographics

A map of Zebulon's Population by Race

Zebulon, North Carolina has an estimated population of 8,711, a large increase from the 6,903 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% Black, 29.0% White, 22.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zebulon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zebulon has become less 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 Zebulon, that probability was 67.6% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zebulon is ranked the 110th 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). Zebulon was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zebulon's White Population

2,524 residents of Zebulon, or 29.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zebulon is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Zebulon ranks 678th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zebulon's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Zebulon's population has decreased from 37.0% to 29.0%.

Zebulon is less White than neighboring Wendell (47.6% White), Middlesex (39.2% White), Bunn (47.2% White), Archer Lodge (66.7% White), and Rolesville (57.7% White).

Zebulon's Black Population

3,968 residents of Zebulon, or 45.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zebulon is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Zebulon ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zebulon's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. Black residents' share of Zebulon's population has increased from 39.7% to 45.6%.

Zebulon is more Black than neighboring Wendell (24.5% Black), Middlesex (29.8% Black), Bunn (24.5% Black), Archer Lodge (11.7% Black), and Rolesville (29.5% Black).

Zebulon's Asian Population

31 residents of Zebulon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zebulon is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Zebulon ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zebulon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.3%. Asian residents' share of Zebulon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Zebulon is more Asian than neighboring Middlesex (0% Asian), and Archer Lodge (0% Asian). Zebulon is less Asian than neighboring Wendell (1% Asian), Bunn (24% Asian), and Rolesville (1.3% Asian).

Zebulon's Hispanic Population

1,997 residents of Zebulon, or 22.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zebulon is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Zebulon ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zebulon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Zebulon's population has increased from 16.5% to 22.9%.

Zebulon is more Hispanic than neighboring Middlesex (13.7% Hispanic), Bunn (1.9% Hispanic), Archer Lodge (18.5% Hispanic), and Rolesville (6.8% Hispanic). Zebulon is less Hispanic than neighboring Wendell (24.4% Hispanic).

Zebulon's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Zebulon, 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 Zebulon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Zebulon ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zebulon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zebulon's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Zebulon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wendell (0.2% Native American/Other), Archer Lodge (0.2% Native American/Other), and Rolesville (0% Native American/Other). Zebulon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middlesex (3.1% Native American/Other), and Bunn (1.5% Native American/Other).

Zebulon's Multiracial Population

161 residents of Zebulon, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zebulon is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Zebulon ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zebulon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Zebulon's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.8%.

Zebulon is more Multiracial than neighboring Bunn (0.9% Multiracial). Zebulon is less Multiracial than neighboring Wendell (2.2% Multiracial), Middlesex (14.2% Multiracial), Archer Lodge (2.9% Multiracial), and Rolesville (4.7% 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.