Statistic Northwest North Carolina National
Population 778 10,488,084 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 108 218 91
Median age 52.1 38.3 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.6:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 52% 57% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 23% 43% 43%
Speak English 97% 89% 79%
Speak Spanish 2% 7% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Northwest is 50% lower than North Carolina
  • The median age in Northwest is 36% higher than North Carolina
  • In Northwest 23.65% of the population is White
  • In Northwest 75.06% of the population is Black
  • In Northwest 0.00% of the population is Asian

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      Northwest population breakdown by race

      Race Northwest North Carolina National
      White 23.65% 69.24% 73.35%
      Black 75.06% 21.50% 12.63%
      Asian 0.00% 2.56% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 1.18% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.07% 0.18%
      Mixed race 1.29% 2.45% 3.06%
      Other race 0.00% 3.01% 4.75%
      In Northwest, 1.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Northwest, NC demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).