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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for North Carolina by County
Population: Asian / Pacific Islander
All Ages, Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

North Carolina

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 360,600.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 23 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 20,568,800.
Rank within US : N/A

Gates County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 0.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2895 of 3143

Hyde County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 0.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2895 of 3143

Northampton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 5.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2895 of 3143

Tyrrell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 0.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2895 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 5.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2895 of 3143

Chowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 9.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2720 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 12.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2720 of 3143

Person County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 43.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2720 of 3143

Stokes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 33.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2720 of 3143

Yadkin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 23.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2720 of 3143

Bladen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 68.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2532 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 30.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2532 of 3143

Beaufort County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 148.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2335 of 3143

Edgecombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 163.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2335 of 3143

Ashe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 119.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2142 of 3143

Caswell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 93.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2142 of 3143

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 229.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2142 of 3143

Perquimans County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 57.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2142 of 3143

Alleghany County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 52.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 156.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Dare County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 195.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 115.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 71.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Rockingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 477.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Sampson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Swain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 69.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Yancey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 86.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Caldwell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 496.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1674 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 66.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1674 of 3143

Columbus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 288.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1674 of 3143

Pamlico County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 73.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1674 of 3143

Wilkes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 396.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1674 of 3143

Brunswick County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,044.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Davie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 317.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Duplin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Graham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 54.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Granville County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 408.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Surry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 514.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Transylvania County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 229.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Vance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 288.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1504 of 3143

Bertie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Lenoir County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 454.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 751.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 295.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Martin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 183.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Pender County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 537.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 154.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3143

Avery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 157.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Currituck County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 280.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Johnston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 2,110.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 587.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Robeson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,084.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Rowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,290.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Watauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 487.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Alexander County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3143

Carteret County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 703.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3143

Halifax County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 479.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3143

Richmond County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 418.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 834.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1039 of 3143

Harnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,560.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1039 of 3143

McDowell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 506.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1039 of 3143

Nash County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,056.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1039 of 3143

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 910.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1039 of 3143

Buncombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 3,175.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3143

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3143

Hertford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3143

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 112.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3143

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 139.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 901 of 3143

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,944.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 901 of 3143

Scotland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 424.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 901 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,540.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 901 of 3143

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,686.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 837 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 632.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 837 of 3143

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,421.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 837 of 3143

New Hanover County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 3,292.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 837 of 3143

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 2,676.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 791 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 381.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 791 of 3143

Anson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 353.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 736 of 3143

Hoke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 879.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 736 of 3143

Gaston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 4,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 688 of 3143

Pasquotank County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 728.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 650 of 3143

Alamance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 3,318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 624 of 3143

Onslow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 4,262.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 592 of 3143

Pitt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 3,582.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 592 of 3143

Stanly County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,384.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 560 of 3143

Chatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 1,859.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 491 of 3143

Forsyth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 9,629.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 452 of 3143

Iredell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 4,841.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 452 of 3143

Craven County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 3,104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 374 of 3143

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 10,189.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 374 of 3143

Burke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 3,131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

Catawba County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 7,042.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 239 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 11,397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 223 of 3143

Durham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 18,082.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 174 of 3143

Guilford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 29,716.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 174 of 3143

Cabarrus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 14,581.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 132 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 73,881.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 120 of 3143

Orange County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 11,863.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 88 of 3143

Wake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (API) : The number of people (api) is 101,084.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 74 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/25/2026 8:01 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Asian / Pacific Islander, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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