Conway, SC Demographics

A map of Conway's Population by Race

Conway, South Carolina has an estimated population of 27,263, an increase from the 24,849 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 24.7% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Conway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Conway is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Conway, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Conway is ranked the 19th 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). Conway was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Conway's White Population

16,911 residents of Conway, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Conway is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Conway ranks 244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's White population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Conway's population has increased from 60.5% to 62.0%.

Conway is more White than neighboring Homewood (26% White). Conway is less White than neighboring Red Hill (72.1% White), Forestbrook (84.6% White), Carolina Forest (77.2% White), and Socastee (69.6% White).

Conway's Black Population

6,742 residents of Conway, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Conway is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Conway ranks 218th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Black residents' share of Conway's population has decreased from 29.3% to 24.7%.

Conway is more Black than neighboring Red Hill (10.2% Black), Forestbrook (4.1% Black), Carolina Forest (8.1% Black), and Socastee (5.5% Black). Conway is less Black than neighboring Homewood (55% Black).

Conway's Asian Population

494 residents of Conway, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Conway is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Conway ranks 121st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Asian population has grown by an estimated 69.2%. Asian residents' share of Conway's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Conway is more Asian than neighboring Red Hill (1.2% Asian), Forestbrook (0% Asian), and Socastee (1.1% Asian). Conway is less Asian than neighboring Homewood (8% Asian), and Carolina Forest (2.9% Asian).

Conway's Hispanic Population

1,468 residents of Conway, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Conway is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Conway ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Conway's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.4%.

Conway is more Hispanic than neighboring Homewood (3% Hispanic). Conway is less Hispanic than neighboring Red Hill (8.8% Hispanic), Forestbrook (10.6% Hispanic), Carolina Forest (6.1% Hispanic), and Socastee (18.6% Hispanic).

Conway's Native American/Other Population

762 residents of Conway, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Conway is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Conway ranks 194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 301.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Conway's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.8%.

Conway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homewood (0% Native American/Other), Red Hill (1% Native American/Other), Forestbrook (0.2% Native American/Other), Carolina Forest (0.5% Native American/Other), and Socastee (0.8% Native American/Other).

Conway's Multiracial Population

886 residents of Conway, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Conway is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Conway ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Conway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Conway is more Multiracial than neighboring Forestbrook (0.6% Multiracial). Conway is less Multiracial than neighboring Homewood (8.1% Multiracial), Red Hill (6.7% Multiracial), Carolina Forest (5.2% Multiracial), and Socastee (4.5% 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.