Dalzell, SC Demographics

A map of Dalzell's Population by Race

Dalzell, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,946, a decrease from the 3,175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.1% White, 41.6% Black, 8.4% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dalzell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dalzell has become more 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 Dalzell, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dalzell is ranked the 151st 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). Dalzell was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dalzell's White Population

1,329 residents of Dalzell, or 45.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dalzell is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Dalzell ranks 337th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalzell's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Dalzell's population has increased from 42.7% to 45.1%.

Dalzell is more White than neighboring Cherryvale (39.6% White), Oakland (38.6% White), Sumter (38.4% White), and Mulberry (26.2% White). Dalzell is less White than neighboring Stateburg (67.1% White).

Dalzell's Black Population

1,225 residents of Dalzell, or 41.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dalzell is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Dalzell ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalzell's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Black residents' share of Dalzell's population has decreased from 46.0% to 41.6%.

Dalzell is more Black than neighboring Oakland (41.4% Black), and Stateburg (14.9% Black). Dalzell is less Black than neighboring Cherryvale (51.4% Black), Sumter (46.1% Black), and Mulberry (73.8% Black).

Dalzell's Asian Population

0 residents of Dalzell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dalzell is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Dalzell ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalzell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dalzell's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Dalzell is less Asian than neighboring Cherryvale (0.7% Asian), Oakland (0.8% Asian), Sumter (2.8% Asian), and Stateburg (2.9% Asian).

Dalzell's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Dalzell, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dalzell is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dalzell ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalzell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Dalzell's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.1%.

Dalzell is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherryvale (3.6% Hispanic), and Mulberry (0% Hispanic). Dalzell is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakland (11.4% Hispanic), Sumter (7.1% Hispanic), and Stateburg (5.9% Hispanic).

Dalzell's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Dalzell, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dalzell is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dalzell ranks 110th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalzell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dalzell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Dalzell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cherryvale (0% Native American/Other), Oakland (0% Native American/Other), Stateburg (0% Native American/Other), and Mulberry (0% Native American/Other). Dalzell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sumter (1% Native American/Other).

Dalzell's Multiracial Population

247 residents of Dalzell, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dalzell is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dalzell ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalzell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dalzell's population has increased from 5.6% to 8.4%.

Dalzell is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherryvale (4.7% Multiracial), Oakland (7.7% Multiracial), Sumter (4.5% Multiracial), and Mulberry (0% Multiracial). Dalzell 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.