Burton, SC Demographics

A map of Burton's Population by Race

Burton, South Carolina has an estimated population of 6,912, a slight increase from the 6,777 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.6% White, 37.8% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burton has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Burton, that probability was 66.8% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burton is ranked the 87th 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). Burton was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burton's White Population

3,429 residents of Burton, or 49.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burton is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Burton ranks 339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's White population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. White residents' share of Burton's population has increased from 42.4% to 49.6%.

Burton is more White than neighboring Laurel Bay (45.2% White). Burton is less White than neighboring Beaufort (62.6% White), Shell Point (84.2% White), Port Royal (56.8% White), and Seabrook (49.8% White).

Burton's Black Population

2,610 residents of Burton, or 37.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burton is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Burton ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Black residents' share of Burton's population has increased from 35.7% to 37.8%.

Burton is more Black than neighboring Beaufort (26% Black), Shell Point (9.4% Black), and Port Royal (13.6% Black). Burton is less Black than neighboring Laurel Bay (38.4% Black), and Seabrook (44.8% Black).

Burton's Asian Population

237 residents of Burton, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Burton ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 111.6%. Asian residents' share of Burton's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.4%.

Burton is more Asian than neighboring Beaufort (0.9% Asian), Shell Point (0% Asian), Laurel Bay (0.3% Asian), Port Royal (2.1% Asian), and Seabrook (0% Asian).

Burton's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Burton, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burton is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Burton ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burton's population has decreased from 15.0% to 3.4%.

Burton is more Hispanic than neighboring Seabrook (0% Hispanic). Burton is less Hispanic than neighboring Beaufort (7.4% Hispanic), Shell Point (4.2% Hispanic), Laurel Bay (13.8% Hispanic), and Port Royal (21.4% Hispanic).

Burton's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Burton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Burton ranks 145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Burton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shell Point (0% Native American/Other), and Seabrook (0% Native American/Other). Burton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaufort (0.4% Native American/Other), Laurel Bay (0.2% Native American/Other), and Port Royal (0.3% Native American/Other).

Burton's Multiracial Population

394 residents of Burton, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Burton ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Burton's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.7%.

Burton is more Multiracial than neighboring Beaufort (2.8% Multiracial), Shell Point (2.2% Multiracial), Laurel Bay (2.1% Multiracial), and Seabrook (5.4% Multiracial). Burton is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Royal (5.8% 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.