Dentsville, SC Demographics

A map of Dentsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	11,274	9,860	74.1%	68.3%
White	1,586	2,332	10.4%	16.2%
Hispanic	1,207	1,130	7.9%	7.8%
Multiracial	710	417	4.7%	2.9%
Asian	409	559	2.7%	3.9%
Native American/Other	23	133	0.2%	0.9%

Dentsville, South Carolina has an estimated population of 15,209, an increase from the 14,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% Black, 10.4% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dentsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dentsville has become considerably less 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 Dentsville, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dentsville is ranked the 44th 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). Dentsville was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dentsville's White Population

1,586 residents of Dentsville, or 10.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dentsville is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Dentsville ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dentsville's White population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. White residents' share of Dentsville's population has decreased from 16.2% to 10.4%.

Dentsville is less White than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (83.2% White), Woodfield (13.5% White), Forest Acres (78.8% White), Columbia (45.7% White), and Capitol View (33.6% White).

Dentsville's Black Population

11,274 residents of Dentsville, or 74.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dentsville is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Dentsville ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dentsville's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Dentsville's population has increased from 68.3% to 74.1%.

Dentsville is more Black than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (6.3% Black), Woodfield (59.1% Black), Forest Acres (12.8% Black), Columbia (40.1% Black), and Capitol View (52.8% Black).

Dentsville's Asian Population

409 residents of Dentsville, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dentsville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Dentsville ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dentsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Asian residents' share of Dentsville's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.7%.

Dentsville is more Asian than neighboring Forest Acres (1.8% Asian), and Capitol View (0% Asian). Dentsville is less Asian than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (4.7% Asian), Woodfield (3.8% Asian), and Columbia (3.2% Asian).

Dentsville's Hispanic Population

1,207 residents of Dentsville, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dentsville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dentsville ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dentsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Dentsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Dentsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (5.4% Hispanic), Forest Acres (1.7% Hispanic), and Columbia (6.2% Hispanic). Dentsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodfield (20.5% Hispanic), and Capitol View (10.1% Hispanic).

Dentsville's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Dentsville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dentsville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dentsville ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dentsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dentsville's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Dentsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Forest Acres (0.1% Native American/Other), and Capitol View (0% Native American/Other). Dentsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia (1% Native American/Other).

Dentsville's Multiracial Population

710 residents of Dentsville, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dentsville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dentsville ranks 316th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dentsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dentsville's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.7%.

Dentsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (0.3% Multiracial), Woodfield (2.9% Multiracial), Columbia (3.9% Multiracial), and Capitol View (3.5% Multiracial). Dentsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest Acres (4.8% 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.