Ben Avon, SC Demographics

A map of Ben Avon's Population by Race

Ben Avon, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,487, a slight increase from the 2,428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% White, 27.2% Black, 7.4% Multiracial, 6.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ben Avon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ben Avon has become more racially diverse since 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 Ben Avon, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 57.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ben Avon is ranked the 175th 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). Ben Avon was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ben Avon's White Population

1,456 residents of Ben Avon, or 58.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ben Avon is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Ben Avon ranks 234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ben Avon's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Ben Avon's population has decreased from 61.4% to 58.5%.

Ben Avon is more White than neighboring Camp Croft (26.3% White), Spartanburg (48.1% White), Drayton (38.4% White), and Arkwright (24.3% White). Ben Avon is less White than neighboring Glendale (85.8% White).

Ben Avon's Black Population

677 residents of Ben Avon, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ben Avon is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Ben Avon ranks 214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ben Avon's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of Ben Avon's population has decreased from 29.7% to 27.2%.

Ben Avon is more Black than neighboring Glendale (0% Black). Ben Avon is less Black than neighboring Camp Croft (37.1% Black), Spartanburg (39.3% Black), Drayton (50.3% Black), and Arkwright (48.7% Black).

Ben Avon's Asian Population

0 residents of Ben Avon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ben Avon is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Ben Avon ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ben Avon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ben Avon's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Ben Avon is less Asian than neighboring Camp Croft (9.5% Asian), Spartanburg (2.1% Asian), Drayton (2.9% Asian), and Arkwright (0.6% Asian).

Ben Avon's Hispanic Population

171 residents of Ben Avon, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ben Avon is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ben Avon ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ben Avon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 134.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ben Avon's population has increased from 3.0% to 6.9%.

Ben Avon is more Hispanic than neighboring Spartanburg (6.6% Hispanic). Ben Avon is less Hispanic than neighboring Camp Croft (16.4% Hispanic), Glendale (14.2% Hispanic), Drayton (8.4% Hispanic), and Arkwright (21.2% Hispanic).

Ben Avon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ben Avon, 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 Ben Avon is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ben Avon ranks 354th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ben Avon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ben Avon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ben Avon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spartanburg (0.4% Native American/Other).

Ben Avon's Multiracial Population

183 residents of Ben Avon, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ben Avon is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ben Avon ranks 281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ben Avon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 137.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ben Avon's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.4%.

Ben Avon is more Multiracial than neighboring Glendale (0% Multiracial), Spartanburg (3.6% Multiracial), Drayton (0% Multiracial), and Arkwright (5.1% Multiracial). Ben Avon is less Multiracial than neighboring Camp Croft (10.7% 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.