Bonneau, SC Demographics

A map of Bonneau's Population by Race

Bonneau, South Carolina has an estimated population of 581, a dramatic increase from the 431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.3% White, 16.2% Black, 3.4% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bonneau, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bonneau has become considerably more 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 Bonneau, that probability was 32.2% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bonneau is ranked the 327th 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). Bonneau was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bonneau's White Population

449 residents of Bonneau, or 77.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bonneau is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Bonneau ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonneau's White population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. White residents' share of Bonneau's population has decreased from 81.7% to 77.3%.

Bonneau is more White than neighboring Bonneau Beach (73.9% White), Russellville (5.1% White), St. Stephen (64.5% White), and Moncks Corner (50.7% White). Bonneau is less White than neighboring Pinopolis (79.5% White).

Bonneau's Black Population

94 residents of Bonneau, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bonneau is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Bonneau ranks 366th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonneau's Black population has grown by an estimated 135.0%. Black residents' share of Bonneau's population has increased from 9.3% to 16.2%.

Bonneau is more Black than neighboring Bonneau Beach (12% Black), and Pinopolis (14.4% Black). Bonneau is less Black than neighboring Russellville (79.1% Black), St. Stephen (30.7% Black), and Moncks Corner (38.9% Black).

Bonneau's Asian Population

0 residents of Bonneau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bonneau is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Bonneau ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

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

Bonneau is less Asian than neighboring Bonneau Beach (7.1% Asian), Pinopolis (4.2% Asian), and Moncks Corner (0.2% Asian).

Bonneau's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Bonneau, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bonneau is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bonneau ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonneau's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bonneau's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.7%.

Bonneau is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonneau Beach (0% Hispanic), Russellville (0% Hispanic), St. Stephen (0% Hispanic), and Pinopolis (0% Hispanic). Bonneau is less Hispanic than neighboring Moncks Corner (6.6% Hispanic).

Bonneau's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Bonneau, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bonneau is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Bonneau ranks 79th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonneau's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bonneau's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.4%.

Bonneau is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonneau Beach (0% Native American/Other), Russellville (0% Native American/Other), St. Stephen (0.2% Native American/Other), Pinopolis (0% Native American/Other), and Moncks Corner (0.6% Native American/Other).

Bonneau's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Bonneau, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bonneau is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Bonneau ranks 180th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bonneau's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bonneau's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.4%.

Bonneau is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinopolis (1.9% Multiracial). Bonneau is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonneau Beach (7% Multiracial), Russellville (15.8% Multiracial), St. Stephen (4.6% Multiracial), and Moncks Corner (3% 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.