Alcolu, SC Demographics

A map of Alcolu's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	226	176	49.2%	43.8%
Hispanic	135	35	29.4%	8.7%
White	86	174	18.7%	43.3%
Multiracial	12	7	2.6%	1.7%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	2.2%

Alcolu, South Carolina has an estimated population of 459, a large increase from the 402 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.2% Black, 29.4% Hispanic, 18.7% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alcolu, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alcolu has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alcolu, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alcolu is ranked the 342nd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alcolu was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alcolu's White Population

86 residents of Alcolu, or 18.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alcolu is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Alcolu ranks 332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcolu's White population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. White residents' share of Alcolu's population has decreased from 43.3% to 18.7%.

Alcolu is more White than neighboring South Sumter (4.1% White). Alcolu is less White than neighboring Manning (37.5% White), Paxville (30.9% White), Lakewood (48.6% White), and Privateer (78.6% White).

Alcolu's Black Population

226 residents of Alcolu, or 49.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alcolu is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Alcolu ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcolu's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Black residents' share of Alcolu's population has increased from 43.8% to 49.2%.

Alcolu is more Black than neighboring Lakewood (35.2% Black), and Privateer (18.2% Black). Alcolu is less Black than neighboring Manning (59.9% Black), Paxville (57.6% Black), and South Sumter (83.6% Black).

Alcolu's Asian Population

0 residents of Alcolu, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alcolu is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Alcolu ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcolu's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Alcolu's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alcolu is less Asian than neighboring Manning (1.3% Asian), and Lakewood (0.3% Asian).

Alcolu's Hispanic Population

135 residents of Alcolu, or 29.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alcolu is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alcolu ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcolu's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 285.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Alcolu's population has increased from 8.7% to 29.4%.

Alcolu is more Hispanic than neighboring Manning (0.4% Hispanic), Paxville (3.1% Hispanic), Lakewood (0% Hispanic), South Sumter (12.3% Hispanic), and Privateer (0.5% Hispanic).

Alcolu's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alcolu, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alcolu is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Alcolu ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcolu's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alcolu's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Alcolu is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paxville (1.5% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (2% Native American/Other).

Alcolu's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Alcolu, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alcolu is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Alcolu ranks 421st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alcolu's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Alcolu's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.6%.

Alcolu is more Multiracial than neighboring Manning (1% Multiracial), and South Sumter (0% Multiracial). Alcolu is less Multiracial than neighboring Paxville (6.8% Multiracial), Lakewood (13.9% Multiracial), and Privateer (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.