Arthurtown, SC Demographics

A map of Arthurtown's Population by Race

Arthurtown, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,272, a dramatic increase from the 2,294 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.7% Black, 40.2% White, 8.2% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arthurtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arthurtown is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Arthurtown, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arthurtown is ranked the 141st 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). Arthurtown was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arthurtown's White Population

1,316 residents of Arthurtown, or 40.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arthurtown is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Arthurtown ranks 368th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arthurtown's White population has grown by an estimated 51.6%. White residents' share of Arthurtown's population has increased from 37.8% to 40.2%.

Arthurtown is more White than neighboring Capitol View (33.6% White). Arthurtown is less White than neighboring Olympia (66.2% White), Cayce (56.5% White), Forest Acres (78.8% White), and West Columbia (63.5% White).

Arthurtown's Black Population

1,592 residents of Arthurtown, or 48.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arthurtown is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Arthurtown ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arthurtown's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. Black residents' share of Arthurtown's population has decreased from 50.8% to 48.7%.

Arthurtown is more Black than neighboring Olympia (1.4% Black), Cayce (25.7% Black), Forest Acres (12.8% Black), and West Columbia (16.1% Black). Arthurtown is less Black than neighboring Capitol View (52.8% Black).

Arthurtown's Asian Population

269 residents of Arthurtown, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arthurtown is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Arthurtown ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arthurtown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 278.9%. Asian residents' share of Arthurtown's population has increased from 3.1% to 8.2%.

Arthurtown is more Asian than neighboring Olympia (0% Asian), Cayce (2.6% Asian), Forest Acres (1.8% Asian), Capitol View (0% Asian), and West Columbia (4.3% Asian).

Arthurtown's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Arthurtown, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arthurtown is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Arthurtown ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arthurtown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Arthurtown's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.3%.

Arthurtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Acres (1.7% Hispanic). Arthurtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Olympia (22.7% Hispanic), Cayce (11.7% Hispanic), Capitol View (10.1% Hispanic), and West Columbia (12.4% Hispanic).

Arthurtown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Arthurtown, 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 Arthurtown is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Arthurtown ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arthurtown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arthurtown's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Arthurtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olympia (3% Native American/Other), Cayce (0.1% Native American/Other), Forest Acres (0.1% Native American/Other), and West Columbia (0.2% Native American/Other).

Arthurtown's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Arthurtown, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arthurtown is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Arthurtown ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arthurtown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Arthurtown's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.6%.

Arthurtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Olympia (6.7% Multiracial), Cayce (3.5% Multiracial), Forest Acres (4.8% Multiracial), Capitol View (3.5% Multiracial), and West Columbia (3.6% 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.