Andrews, SC Demographics
A map of Andrews's Population by Race
Andrews, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,485, a dramatic increase from the 2,575 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.0% Black, 31.3% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Andrews, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Andrews has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Andrews, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 49.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Andrews is ranked the 134th 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). Andrews was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Andrews's White Population
1,090 residents of Andrews, or 31.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Andrews is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Andrews ranks 398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Andrews's White population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. White residents' share of Andrews's population has remained roughly unchanged at 31.3%.
Andrews is more White than neighboring Dunbar (4.2% White), and Lane (12.8% White). Andrews is less White than neighboring Jamestown (95.2% White), Georgetown (47.5% White), and Stuckey (40.5% White).
Andrews's Black Population
2,229 residents of Andrews, or 64.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Andrews is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Andrews ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Andrews's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Black residents' share of Andrews's population has increased from 62.5% to 64.0%.
Andrews is more Black than neighboring Jamestown (4.8% Black), Georgetown (49.9% Black), and Stuckey (59.5% Black). Andrews is less Black than neighboring Dunbar (95.8% Black), and Lane (86.7% Black).
Andrews's Asian Population
0 residents of Andrews, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Andrews is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Andrews ranks 325th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Andrews's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Andrews's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Andrews is less Asian than neighboring Georgetown (0.3% Asian).
Andrews's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Andrews, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Andrews is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Andrews ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Andrews's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Andrews's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.
Andrews is less Hispanic than neighboring Georgetown (1.8% Hispanic).
Andrews's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Andrews, 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 Andrews is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Andrews ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Andrews's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Andrews's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Andrews's Multiracial Population
166 residents of Andrews, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Andrews is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Andrews ranks 412th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Andrews's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 225.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Andrews's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.8%.
Andrews is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (0% Multiracial), Dunbar (0% Multiracial), Georgetown (0.5% Multiracial), Stuckey (0% Multiracial), and Lane (0.5% 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.