Golden Grove, SC Demographics

A map of Golden Grove's Population by Race

Golden Grove, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,913, a slight decrease from the 3,002 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 8.8% Black, 8.3% Native American/Other, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Grove 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 Golden Grove, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Grove is ranked the 152nd 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). Golden Grove was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Grove's White Population

2,218 residents of Golden Grove, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Grove is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Golden Grove ranks 230th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Grove's White population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. White residents' share of Golden Grove's population has increased from 62.2% to 76.1%.

Golden Grove is more White than neighboring Gantt (23.7% White), Dunean (49% White), and Welcome (46.5% White). Golden Grove is less White than neighboring Piedmont (78.7% White), and Powdersville (78.8% White).

Golden Grove's Black Population

257 residents of Golden Grove, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Grove is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Golden Grove ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Grove's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.8%. Black residents' share of Golden Grove's population has decreased from 25.0% to 8.8%.

Golden Grove is less Black than neighboring Piedmont (14.3% Black), Gantt (37.9% Black), Powdersville (10.6% Black), Dunean (34.8% Black), and Welcome (29% Black).

Golden Grove's Asian Population

0 residents of Golden Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Grove is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Golden Grove ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Golden Grove's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Golden Grove is less Asian than neighboring Piedmont (0.6% Asian), Gantt (0.4% Asian), Powdersville (1.4% Asian), Dunean (0.3% Asian), and Welcome (0.2% Asian).

Golden Grove's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Golden Grove, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Grove is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Grove ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Grove's population has decreased from 6.6% to 2.1%.

Golden Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (1.7% Hispanic). Golden Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Gantt (35.4% Hispanic), Powdersville (4.8% Hispanic), Dunean (9.7% Hispanic), and Welcome (20.4% Hispanic).

Golden Grove's Native American/Other Population

241 residents of Golden Grove, or 8.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Grove is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Grove ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Grove's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 703.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Grove's population has increased from 1.0% to 8.3%.

Golden Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piedmont (0.1% Native American/Other), Gantt (0.4% Native American/Other), Powdersville (0.3% Native American/Other), Dunean (0.2% Native American/Other), and Welcome (0% Native American/Other).

Golden Grove's Multiracial Population

137 residents of Golden Grove, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Grove is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Grove ranks 115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Golden Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Piedmont (4.6% Multiracial), Gantt (2.2% Multiracial), Powdersville (4.2% Multiracial), and Welcome (3.9% Multiracial). Golden Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunean (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.