Govan, SC Demographics

A map of Govan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	42	43	93.3%	76.8%
Black	3	11	6.7%	19.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	3.6%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Govan, South Carolina has an estimated population of 45, a large decrease from the 56 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 6.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Govan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Govan 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 Govan, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 12.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Govan is ranked the 463rd 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). Govan was ranked the 470th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Govan's White Population

42 residents of Govan, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Govan is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Govan ranks 120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Govan's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Govan's population has increased from 76.8% to 93.3%.

Govan is more White than neighboring Olar (48.9% White), Hilda (83.8% White), Denmark (11.9% White), Ulmer (90% White), and Bamberg (44.8% White).

Govan's Black Population

3 residents of Govan, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Govan is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Govan ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Govan's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Govan's population has decreased from 19.6% to 6.7%.

Govan is less Black than neighboring Olar (27.3% Black), Hilda (12% Black), Denmark (82.4% Black), Ulmer (10% Black), and Bamberg (53.3% Black).

Govan's Asian Population

0 residents of Govan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Govan is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Govan ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Govan's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Govan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Govan is less Asian than neighboring Olar (0.7% Asian), Hilda (3.2% Asian), and Denmark (2.1% Asian).

Govan's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Govan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Govan is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Govan ranks 468th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Govan's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Govan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Govan is less Hispanic than neighboring Denmark (1.8% Hispanic), and Bamberg (1.9% Hispanic).

Govan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Govan, 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 Govan is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Govan ranks 9th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Govan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Govan's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Govan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Denmark (0.5% Native American/Other).

Govan's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Govan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Govan is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Govan ranks 469th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Govan's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Govan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Govan is less Multiracial than neighboring Olar (23% Multiracial), Hilda (1.1% Multiracial), and Denmark (1.3% 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.