Blythewood, SC Demographics

A map of Blythewood's Population by Race

Blythewood, South Carolina has an estimated population of 5,731, a large increase from the 4,772 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.6% White, 40.8% Black, 5.1% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blythewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blythewood is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Blythewood, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blythewood is ranked the 96th 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). Blythewood was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blythewood's White Population

2,673 residents of Blythewood, or 46.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blythewood is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Blythewood ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blythewood's White population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Blythewood's population has decreased from 48.9% to 46.6%.

Blythewood is more White than neighboring Dentsville (10.4% White), Winnsboro Mills (19.2% White), and Woodfield (13.5% White). Blythewood is less White than neighboring Ridgeway (69.7% White), and Arcadia Lakes (83.2% White).

Blythewood's Black Population

2,337 residents of Blythewood, or 40.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blythewood is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Blythewood ranks 165th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blythewood's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. Black residents' share of Blythewood's population has increased from 38.8% to 40.8%.

Blythewood is more Black than neighboring Ridgeway (27.6% Black), and Arcadia Lakes (6.3% Black). Blythewood is less Black than neighboring Dentsville (74.1% Black), Winnsboro Mills (78.2% Black), and Woodfield (59.1% Black).

Blythewood's Asian Population

294 residents of Blythewood, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blythewood is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Blythewood ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blythewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 155.7%. Asian residents' share of Blythewood's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.1%.

Blythewood is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Asian), Dentsville (2.7% Asian), Arcadia Lakes (4.7% Asian), Winnsboro Mills (0% Asian), and Woodfield (3.8% Asian).

Blythewood's Hispanic Population

184 residents of Blythewood, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blythewood is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Blythewood ranks 195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blythewood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Blythewood's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.2%.

Blythewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeway (2.7% Hispanic), and Winnsboro Mills (0% Hispanic). Blythewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Dentsville (7.9% Hispanic), Arcadia Lakes (5.4% Hispanic), and Woodfield (20.5% Hispanic).

Blythewood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Blythewood, 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 Blythewood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Blythewood ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blythewood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blythewood's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Blythewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dentsville (0.2% Native American/Other), Winnsboro Mills (0.8% Native American/Other), and Woodfield (0.2% Native American/Other).

Blythewood's Multiracial Population

243 residents of Blythewood, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blythewood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Blythewood ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blythewood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Blythewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Blythewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Multiracial), Arcadia Lakes (0.3% Multiracial), Winnsboro Mills (1.8% Multiracial), and Woodfield (2.9% Multiracial). Blythewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Dentsville (4.7% 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.