Dunean, SC Demographics
A map of Dunean's Population by Race
Dunean, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,668, a slight decrease from the 3,740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% White, 34.8% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunean, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Dunean has become less 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 Dunean, that probability was 63.7% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Dunean is ranked the 129th 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). Dunean was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Dunean's White Population
1,797 residents of Dunean, or 49.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunean is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Dunean ranks 301st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dunean's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Dunean's population has decreased from 49.8% to 49.0%.
Dunean is more White than neighboring Judson (22% White), Welcome (46.5% White), Gantt (23.7% White), City View (30.6% White), and Parker (32.1% White).
Dunean's Black Population
1,277 residents of Dunean, or 34.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunean is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Dunean ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dunean's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Black residents' share of Dunean's population has increased from 30.6% to 34.8%.
Dunean is more Black than neighboring Welcome (29% Black), City View (34.2% Black), and Parker (23.1% Black). Dunean is less Black than neighboring Judson (41.6% Black), and Gantt (37.9% Black).
Dunean's Asian Population
12 residents of Dunean, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunean is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Dunean ranks 261st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dunean's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Dunean's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
Dunean is more Asian than neighboring Welcome (0.2% Asian). Dunean is less Asian than neighboring Judson (3.8% Asian), Gantt (0.4% Asian), City View (0.9% Asian), and Parker (0.5% Asian).
Dunean's Hispanic Population
354 residents of Dunean, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunean is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dunean ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dunean's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunean's population has decreased from 14.2% to 9.7%.
Dunean is less Hispanic than neighboring Judson (29.7% Hispanic), Welcome (20.4% Hispanic), Gantt (35.4% Hispanic), City View (33.4% Hispanic), and Parker (34.6% Hispanic).
Dunean's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Dunean, 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 Dunean is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunean ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dunean's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunean's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.
Dunean is more Native American/Other than neighboring Judson (0% Native American/Other), Welcome (0% Native American/Other), City View (0% Native American/Other), and Parker (0% Native American/Other). Dunean is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gantt (0.4% Native American/Other).
Dunean's Multiracial Population
220 residents of Dunean, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunean is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dunean ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dunean's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunean's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.0%.
Dunean is more Multiracial than neighboring Judson (2.9% Multiracial), Welcome (3.9% Multiracial), Gantt (2.2% Multiracial), and City View (0.9% Multiracial). Dunean is less Multiracial than neighboring Parker (9.8% 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.