Boykin, SC Demographics

A map of Boykin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	116	79	95.1%	89.8%
Multiracial	6	0	4.9%	0.0%
Black	0	3	0.0%	3.4%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.1%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	4.5%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	1.1%

Boykin, South Carolina has an estimated population of 122, a dramatic increase from the 88 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boykin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boykin has become considerably 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 Boykin, that probability was 19.1% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boykin is ranked the 436th 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). Boykin was ranked the 455th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boykin's White Population

116 residents of Boykin, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boykin is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Boykin ranks 35th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boykin's White population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. White residents' share of Boykin's population has increased from 89.8% to 95.1%.

Boykin is more White than neighboring Rembert (11.1% White), Camden (59.4% White), Lugoff (65.9% White), East Camden (63.3% White), and Stateburg (67.1% White).

Boykin's Black Population

0 residents of Boykin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boykin is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Boykin ranks 425th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boykin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Boykin's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Boykin is less Black than neighboring Rembert (88.9% Black), Camden (31% Black), Lugoff (29.4% Black), East Camden (16% Black), and Stateburg (14.9% Black).

Boykin's Asian Population

0 residents of Boykin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boykin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Boykin ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boykin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Boykin's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Boykin is less Asian than neighboring Camden (0.5% Asian), Lugoff (0.4% Asian), East Camden (1.6% Asian), and Stateburg (2.9% Asian).

Boykin's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Boykin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boykin is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Boykin ranks 199th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boykin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Boykin's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Boykin is less Hispanic than neighboring Camden (6.5% Hispanic), Lugoff (2.4% Hispanic), East Camden (18.3% Hispanic), and Stateburg (5.9% Hispanic).

Boykin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Boykin, 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 Boykin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Boykin ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boykin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boykin's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Boykin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camden (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lugoff (0.1% Native American/Other).

Boykin's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Boykin, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boykin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Boykin ranks 469th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boykin's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Multiracial residents' share of Boykin's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.9%.

Boykin is more Multiracial than neighboring Rembert (0% Multiracial), Camden (2.2% Multiracial), Lugoff (1.7% Multiracial), and East Camden (0.9% Multiracial). Boykin is less Multiracial than neighboring Stateburg (9.2% 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.