East Camden, SC Demographics

A map of East Camden's Population by Race

East Camden, South Carolina has an estimated population of 4,194, a dramatic increase from the 3,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 16.0% Black, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Camden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Camden is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 East Camden, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Camden is ranked the 116th 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). East Camden was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Camden's White Population

2,654 residents of East Camden, or 63.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Camden is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. East Camden ranks 229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Camden's White population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. White residents' share of East Camden's population has increased from 62.7% to 63.3%.

East Camden is more White than neighboring Camden (59.4% White), Rembert (11.1% White), and Abney Crossroads (4.3% White). East Camden is less White than neighboring Lugoff (65.9% White), and Boykin (95.1% White).

East Camden's Black Population

669 residents of East Camden, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Camden is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. East Camden ranks 246th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Camden's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Black residents' share of East Camden's population has decreased from 22.9% to 16.0%.

East Camden is more Black than neighboring Boykin (0% Black). East Camden is less Black than neighboring Camden (31% Black), Lugoff (29.4% Black), Rembert (88.9% Black), and Abney Crossroads (95.7% Black).

East Camden's Asian Population

67 residents of East Camden, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Camden is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. East Camden ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Camden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 644.4%. Asian residents' share of East Camden's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

East Camden is more Asian than neighboring Camden (0.5% Asian), Lugoff (0.4% Asian), Boykin (0% Asian), Rembert (0% Asian), and Abney Crossroads (0% Asian).

East Camden's Hispanic Population

767 residents of East Camden, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Camden is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Camden ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Camden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 135.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Camden's population has increased from 10.1% to 18.3%.

East Camden is more Hispanic than neighboring Camden (6.5% Hispanic), Lugoff (2.4% Hispanic), Boykin (0% Hispanic), Rembert (0% Hispanic), and Abney Crossroads (0% Hispanic).

East Camden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Camden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Camden is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. East Camden ranks 360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Camden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Camden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camden (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lugoff (0.1% Native American/Other).

East Camden's Multiracial Population

37 residents of East Camden, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Camden is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. East Camden ranks 230th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Camden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.5%. Multiracial residents' share of East Camden's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.9%.

East Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring Rembert (0% Multiracial), and Abney Crossroads (0% Multiracial). East Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring Camden (2.2% Multiracial), Lugoff (1.7% Multiracial), and Boykin (4.9% 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.