High Point, NC population by race
The table below shows High Point's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,904 | 48.99% |
| Black or African American | 36,808 | 32.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 480 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 8,912 | 7.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 4,116 | 3.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,888 | 6.91% |
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High Point 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; High Point has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that High Point's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of High Point population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.99% are white, 32.25% are Black or African American, 0.42% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.81% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.61% are some other race and 6.91% are multiracial.
High Point 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in High Point is White with a population of 55,904 (48.99% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,888 (6.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of High Point, NC
By ethnicity, 12,197 (10.69% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 101,923 (89.31% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in High Point, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 52,074 (51.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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High Point, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of High Point's Non-Hispanic population.
High Point 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 | 52,074 | 51.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 36,331 | 35.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 385 | 0.38% |
| Asian alone | 8,813 | 8.65% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 4 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 490 | 0.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,826 | 3.75% |
Among the Hispanic population in High Point, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,120 (50.18% of the total Hispanic population).
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High Point, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of High Point's Hispanic population.
High Point Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,120 | 50.18% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,491 | 12.22% |
| Cuban | 545 | 4.47% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,041 | 33.13% |
Things to know
What percentage of High Point, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.69% of High Point population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in High Point, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,120 (50.18% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does High Point, NC have?
High Point, NC has 36,808 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 32.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in High Point is Black.
What is the largest minority group in High Point, NC?
With 89.31% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in High Point.
That being said, with a 32.25% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in High Point.
What is the majority race in High Point, NC?
With a population of 55,904 (48.99% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in High Point.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in High Point, with 32.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
