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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted North Carolina? Where cities and towns in North Carolina have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 40.5% increase in the Hispanic population in North Carolina.
The 10 Cities In North Carolina With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in North Carolina with the largest hispanic/latino population? Siler City took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in North Carolina for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where North Carolina ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in North Carolina or the safest places in North Carolina.
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Population: 7,742
% Hispanic/Latino: 52.93%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,098
Percent Change Since 2010: -3.14%
More on Siler City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,317
% Hispanic/Latino: 32.74%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,068
Percent Change Since 2010: 2.07%
More on Selma: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 34,464
% Hispanic/Latino: 28.82%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,931
Percent Change Since 2010: 13.19%
More on Monroe: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 30,024
% Hispanic/Latino: 28.62%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 8,592
Percent Change Since 2010: 25.87%
More on Sanford: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 26,729
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.26%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,286
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.33%
More on Asheboro: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,847
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.87%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,350
Percent Change Since 2010: 207.59%
More on Wendell: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,793
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.04%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,365
Percent Change Since 2010: 4.02%
More on Graham: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,124
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.84%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,612
Percent Change Since 2010: 85.29%
More on Clinton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,389
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.4%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,373
Percent Change Since 2010: 35.63%
More on Morganton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 73,224
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.11%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 13,995
Percent Change Since 2010: 77.65%
More on Jacksonville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In North Carolina With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across North Carolina.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 125 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 52.9% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Siler City took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Nashville was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in North Carolina ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across North Carolina
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across North Carolina according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in North Carolina:
- Nashville
- Wadesboro
- Hamlet
For more North Carolina reading, check out:
- Best Places To Retire In North Carolina
- Richest Cities In North Carolina
- Best Places To Raise A Family In North Carolina
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In North Carolina
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siler City | 52.93% |
| 2 | Selma | 32.74% |
| 3 | Monroe | 28.82% |
| 4 | Sanford | 28.62% |
| 5 | Asheboro | 27.26% |
| 6 | Wendell | 23.87% |
| 7 | Graham | 20.04% |
| 8 | Clinton | 19.84% |
| 9 | Morganton | 19.4% |
| 10 | Jacksonville | 19.11% |
| 11 | Burlington | 18.29% |
| 12 | Marion | 17.89% |
| 13 | Thomasville | 17.55% |
| 14 | Spring Lake | 17.33% |
| 15 | Pineville | 17.24% |
| 16 | Conover | 17.11% |
| 17 | Havelock | 16.39% |
| 18 | Winston-Salem | 16.16% |
| 19 | Smithfield | 15.25% |
| 20 | Charlotte | 14.91% |
| 21 | Roxboro | 14.44% |
| 22 | Lincolnton | 14.15% |
| 23 | Lexington | 13.95% |
| 24 | Concord | 13.87% |
| 25 | Hope Mills | 13.38% |
| 26 | Durham | 13.24% |
| 27 | Clayton | 13.18% |
| 28 | Statesville | 13.17% |
| 29 | Fayetteville | 12.9% |
| 30 | Butner | 12.89% |
| 31 | Lenoir | 12.58% |
| 32 | Kannapolis | 12.53% |
| 33 | Kill Devil Hills | 12.43% |
| 34 | Hickory | 12.4% |
| 35 | Wilson | 11.36% |
| 36 | Raleigh | 11.31% |
| 37 | Woodfin | 11.29% |
| 38 | Indian Trail | 11.09% |
| 39 | Newton | 10.95% |
| 40 | Kernersville | 10.63% |
| 41 | Salisbury | 10.52% |
| 42 | High Point | 10.05% |
| 43 | Garner | 10.03% |
| 44 | Gastonia | 9.98% |
| 45 | Lumberton | 9.97% |
| 46 | Knightdale | 9.89% |
| 47 | Bessemer City | 9.59% |
| 48 | Southern Pines | 9.03% |
| 49 | Harrisburg | 8.99% |
| 50 | Waxhaw | 8.97% |
| 51 | Williamston | 8.79% |
| 52 | Stallings | 8.71% |
| 53 | Carrboro | 8.47% |
| 54 | Fuquay-Varina | 8.44% |
| 55 | Greensboro | 8.43% |
| 56 | Cary | 8.3% |
| 57 | Dunn | 8.04% |
| 58 | Mount Airy | 8.03% |
| 59 | Albemarle | 8.0% |
| 60 | Henderson | 8.0% |
| 61 | Elizabeth City | 7.95% |
| 62 | Matthews | 7.82% |
| 63 | New Bern | 7.68% |
| 64 | Cornelius | 7.65% |
| 65 | Wesley Chapel | 7.42% |
| 66 | Mooresville | 7.16% |
| 67 | Huntersville | 7.15% |
| 68 | Wilmington | 7.14% |
| 69 | Morehead City | 7.1% |
| 70 | Forest City | 7.07% |
| 71 | Asheville | 7.02% |
| 72 | Wake Forest | 6.97% |
| 73 | Hendersonville | 6.93% |
| 74 | Chapel Hill | 6.8% |
| 75 | Hillsborough | 6.74% |
| 76 | Eden | 6.73% |
| 77 | Mebane | 6.71% |
| 78 | Washington | 6.65% |
| 79 | Tarboro | 6.39% |
| 80 | Clemmons | 6.35% |
| 81 | Apex | 6.24% |
| 82 | Oxford | 6.05% |
| 83 | Archdale | 5.82% |
| 84 | Mint Hill | 5.67% |
| 85 | Goldsboro | 5.66% |
| 86 | Boone | 5.59% |
| 87 | Holly Springs | 5.43% |
| 88 | Oak Ridge | 5.11% |
| 89 | Laurinburg | 5.09% |
| 90 | Elon | 5.07% |
| 91 | Roanoke Rapids | 4.83% |
| 92 | Fletcher | 4.74% |
| 93 | Mount Holly | 4.61% |
| 94 | Weddington | 4.55% |
| 95 | Aberdeen | 4.52% |
| 96 | Rockingham | 4.4% |
| 97 | Leland | 4.37% |
| 98 | Greenville | 4.31% |
| 99 | Reidsville | 4.2% |
| 100 | Shelby | 4.16% |
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