Chapin, SC Demographics

A map of Chapin's Population by Race

Chapin, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,394, a large decrease from the 1,809 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.7% White, 16.1% Black, 5.6% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chapin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chapin 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 Chapin, that probability was 38.8% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chapin is ranked the 234th 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). Chapin was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chapin's White Population

1,013 residents of Chapin, or 72.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chapin is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Chapin ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chapin's White population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. White residents' share of Chapin's population has decreased from 77.3% to 72.7%.

Chapin is more White than neighboring Peak (64.8% White), and Jenkinsville (8.7% White). Chapin is less White than neighboring Little Mountain (75.8% White), Lake Murray of Richland (92.2% White), and Pomaria (73% White).

Chapin's Black Population

224 residents of Chapin, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chapin is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Chapin ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chapin's Black population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Black residents' share of Chapin's population has increased from 8.2% to 16.1%.

Chapin is more Black than neighboring Little Mountain (14.7% Black), and Lake Murray of Richland (6.1% Black). Chapin is less Black than neighboring Peak (35.2% Black), Pomaria (19.1% Black), and Jenkinsville (91.3% Black).

Chapin's Asian Population

27 residents of Chapin, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chapin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Chapin ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chapin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Asian residents' share of Chapin's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.9%.

Chapin is more Asian than neighboring Peak (0% Asian), Little Mountain (0% Asian), Lake Murray of Richland (0% Asian), Pomaria (0% Asian), and Jenkinsville (0% Asian).

Chapin's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Chapin, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chapin is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chapin ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chapin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Chapin's population has decreased from 7.4% to 3.7%.

Chapin is more Hispanic than neighboring Peak (0% Hispanic), Little Mountain (1.1% Hispanic), Lake Murray of Richland (1.1% Hispanic), and Jenkinsville (0% Hispanic). Chapin is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomaria (6.6% Hispanic).

Chapin's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Chapin, 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 Chapin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Chapin ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chapin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chapin's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Chapin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peak (0% Native American/Other), Little Mountain (0% Native American/Other), Lake Murray of Richland (0% Native American/Other), Pomaria (0% Native American/Other), and Jenkinsville (0% Native American/Other).

Chapin's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Chapin, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chapin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Chapin ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chapin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Chapin's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.6%.

Chapin is more Multiracial than neighboring Peak (0% Multiracial), Lake Murray of Richland (0.6% Multiracial), Pomaria (1.3% Multiracial), and Jenkinsville (0% Multiracial). Chapin is less Multiracial than neighboring Little Mountain (8.4% 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.