Awendaw, SC Demographics

A map of Awendaw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,000	720	56.4%	51.5%
Black	763	634	43.1%	45.3%
Multiracial	5	30	0.3%	2.1%
Native American/Other	4	4	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	11	0.0%	0.8%

Awendaw, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,772, a large increase from the 1,399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 43.1% Black, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Awendaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Awendaw 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 Awendaw, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Awendaw is ranked the 215th 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). Awendaw was ranked the 229th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Awendaw's White Population

1,000 residents of Awendaw, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Awendaw is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Awendaw ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Awendaw's White population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. White residents' share of Awendaw's population has increased from 51.5% to 56.4%.

Awendaw is less White than neighboring Isle of Palms (98.9% White), Mount Pleasant (89.5% White), McClellanville (97% White), Sullivan's Island (96.5% White), and Jamestown (95.2% White).

Awendaw's Black Population

763 residents of Awendaw, or 43.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Awendaw is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Awendaw ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Awendaw's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Black residents' share of Awendaw's population has decreased from 45.3% to 43.1%.

Awendaw is more Black than neighboring Isle of Palms (0% Black), Mount Pleasant (2.7% Black), McClellanville (1.4% Black), Sullivan's Island (0.4% Black), and Jamestown (4.8% Black).

Awendaw's Asian Population

0 residents of Awendaw, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Awendaw is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Awendaw ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Awendaw's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Awendaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Awendaw is less Asian than neighboring Mount Pleasant (1.6% Asian).

Awendaw's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Awendaw, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Awendaw is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Awendaw ranks 446th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Awendaw's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Awendaw's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Awendaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Isle of Palms (0.3% Hispanic), Mount Pleasant (2.8% Hispanic), McClellanville (1% Hispanic), and Sullivan's Island (2.6% Hispanic).

Awendaw's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Awendaw, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Awendaw is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Awendaw ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Awendaw's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Awendaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Awendaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Isle of Palms (0% Native American/Other), McClellanville (0% Native American/Other), Sullivan's Island (0% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (0% Native American/Other). Awendaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0.4% Native American/Other).

Awendaw's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Awendaw, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Awendaw is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Awendaw ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Awendaw's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Awendaw's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.3%.

Awendaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (0% Multiracial). Awendaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Isle of Palms (0.8% Multiracial), Mount Pleasant (3% Multiracial), McClellanville (0.6% Multiracial), and Sullivan's Island (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.