Chapel Hill, NC population by race
The table below shows Chapel Hill's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,055 | 67.98% |
| Black or African American | 6,161 | 10.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 228 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 7,900 | 13.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | - |
| Some other race | 1,648 | 2.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,926 | 4.97% |
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Chapel Hill population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Chapel Hill has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Chapel Hill's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Chapel Hill population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.98% are white, 10.46% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 13.41% are Asian, 2.80% are some other race and 4.97% are multiracial.
Chapel Hill 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Chapel Hill is White with a population of 40,055 (67.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,926 (4.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Chapel Hill, NC
By ethnicity, 3,991 (6.77% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 54,928 (93.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Chapel Hill, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 38,093 (69.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Chapel Hill, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Chapel Hill's Non-Hispanic population.
Chapel Hill Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 38,093 | 69.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,082 | 11.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 213 | 0.39% |
| Asian alone | 7,885 | 14.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 315 | 0.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,339 | 4.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Chapel Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,338 (58.58% of the total Hispanic population).
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Chapel Hill, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Chapel Hill's Hispanic population.
Chapel Hill Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,068 | 26.76% |
| Puerto Rican | 407 | 10.20% |
| Cuban | 178 | 4.46% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,338 | 58.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Chapel Hill, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.77% of Chapel Hill population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Chapel Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,338 (58.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Chapel Hill, NC have?
Chapel Hill, NC has 6,161 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.46% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Chapel Hill is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Chapel Hill, NC?
With 93.23% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Chapel Hill.
That being said, with a 13.41% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Chapel Hill.
What is the majority race in Chapel Hill, NC?
With a population of 40,055 (67.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Chapel Hill.
Asians are second largest race in Chapel Hill, with 13.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
