Blacksburg, SC Demographics

A map of Blacksburg's Population by Race

Blacksburg, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,063, an increase from the 1,889 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 17.0% Black, 13.4% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blacksburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blacksburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Blacksburg, that probability was 48.3% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blacksburg is ranked the 194th 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). Blacksburg was ranked the 199th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blacksburg's White Population

1,286 residents of Blacksburg, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blacksburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Blacksburg ranks 192nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blacksburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Blacksburg's population has decreased from 67.9% to 62.3%.

Blacksburg is less White than neighboring Cherokee Falls (100% White), Earl (72.8% White), Grover (76.5% White), and Patterson Springs (82.4% White).

Blacksburg's Black Population

351 residents of Blacksburg, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blacksburg is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Blacksburg ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blacksburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Black residents' share of Blacksburg's population has decreased from 22.9% to 17.0%.

Blacksburg is more Black than neighboring Cherokee Falls (0% Black), Earl (11.3% Black), Grover (14.5% Black), and Patterson Springs (8.6% Black). Blacksburg is less Black than neighboring East Gaffney (32.9% Black).

Blacksburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Blacksburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blacksburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Blacksburg ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blacksburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Blacksburg's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Blacksburg is less Asian than neighboring Grover (2.9% Asian).

Blacksburg's Hispanic Population

277 residents of Blacksburg, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blacksburg is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Blacksburg ranks 284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blacksburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 443.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Blacksburg's population has increased from 2.7% to 13.4%.

Blacksburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherokee Falls (0% Hispanic), Grover (3.4% Hispanic), East Gaffney (3.3% Hispanic), and Patterson Springs (0.9% Hispanic). Blacksburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Earl (14.2% Hispanic).

Blacksburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Blacksburg ranks 226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blacksburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blacksburg's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Blacksburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Earl (0.6% Native American/Other), and Patterson Springs (4.4% Native American/Other).

Blacksburg's Multiracial Population

149 residents of Blacksburg, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blacksburg is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Blacksburg ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blacksburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Blacksburg's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.2%.

Blacksburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherokee Falls (0% Multiracial), Earl (1% Multiracial), Grover (2.7% Multiracial), East Gaffney (1.6% Multiracial), and Patterson Springs (3.7% 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.