Denmark, SC Demographics

A map of Denmark's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,567	2,859	82.4%	89.7%
White	370	216	11.9%	6.8%
Asian	65	20	2.1%	0.6%
Hispanic	56	19	1.8%	0.6%
Multiracial	42	57	1.3%	1.8%
Native American/Other	17	15	0.5%	0.5%

Denmark, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,117, a slight decrease from the 3,186 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.4% Black, 11.9% White, 2.1% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Denmark, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Denmark 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 Denmark, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Denmark is ranked the 146th 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). Denmark was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Denmark's White Population

370 residents of Denmark, or 11.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Denmark is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Denmark ranks 464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denmark's White population has grown by an estimated 71.3%. White residents' share of Denmark's population has increased from 6.8% to 11.9%.

Denmark is less White than neighboring Govan (93.3% White), Bamberg (44.8% White), Hilda (83.8% White), Norway (28.6% White), and Cope (20% White).

Denmark's Black Population

2,567 residents of Denmark, or 82.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Denmark is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Denmark ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denmark's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Denmark's population has decreased from 89.7% to 82.4%.

Denmark is more Black than neighboring Govan (6.7% Black), Bamberg (53.3% Black), Hilda (12% Black), Norway (65.8% Black), and Cope (80% Black).

Denmark's Asian Population

65 residents of Denmark, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Denmark is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Denmark ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denmark's Asian population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Asian residents' share of Denmark's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.1%.

Denmark is more Asian than neighboring Govan (0% Asian), Bamberg (0% Asian), Norway (0% Asian), and Cope (0% Asian). Denmark is less Asian than neighboring Hilda (3.2% Asian).

Denmark's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Denmark, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Denmark is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Denmark ranks 460th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denmark's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 194.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Denmark's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.8%.

Denmark is more Hispanic than neighboring Govan (0% Hispanic), Hilda (0% Hispanic), Norway (0% Hispanic), and Cope (0% Hispanic). Denmark is less Hispanic than neighboring Bamberg (1.9% Hispanic).

Denmark's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Denmark, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Denmark is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Denmark ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denmark's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Denmark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Denmark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Govan (0% Native American/Other), Bamberg (0% Native American/Other), Hilda (0% Native American/Other), Norway (0% Native American/Other), and Cope (0% Native American/Other).

Denmark's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Denmark, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Denmark is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Denmark ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denmark's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Denmark's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.3%.

Denmark is more Multiracial than neighboring Govan (0% Multiracial), Bamberg (0% Multiracial), Hilda (1.1% Multiracial), and Cope (0% Multiracial). Denmark is less Multiracial than neighboring Norway (5.6% 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.