Hanahan, SC Demographics

A map of Hanahan's Population by Race

Hanahan, South Carolina has an estimated population of 21,452, an increase from the 20,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.8% White, 10.4% Black, 10.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hanahan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hanahan 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 Hanahan, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hanahan is ranked the 29th 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). Hanahan was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hanahan's White Population

14,982 residents of Hanahan, or 69.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hanahan is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Hanahan ranks 214th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanahan's White population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Hanahan's population has increased from 64.6% to 69.8%.

Hanahan is more White than neighboring Goose Creek (56.8% White), North Charleston (38% White), Ladson (44.2% White), and Sangaree (64.9% White). Hanahan is less White than neighboring Charleston (71.7% White).

Hanahan's Black Population

2,235 residents of Hanahan, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hanahan is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Hanahan ranks 346th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanahan's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Black residents' share of Hanahan's population has decreased from 11.8% to 10.4%.

Hanahan is less Black than neighboring Goose Creek (23% Black), North Charleston (41.3% Black), Charleston (15.8% Black), Ladson (29.3% Black), and Sangaree (24.7% Black).

Hanahan's Asian Population

914 residents of Hanahan, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hanahan is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Hanahan ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanahan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Asian residents' share of Hanahan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Hanahan is more Asian than neighboring Goose Creek (3.3% Asian), North Charleston (3.1% Asian), Charleston (1.9% Asian), and Sangaree (1.7% Asian). Hanahan is less Asian than neighboring Ladson (4.6% Asian).

Hanahan's Hispanic Population

2,234 residents of Hanahan, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hanahan is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hanahan ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanahan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hanahan's population has decreased from 13.1% to 10.4%.

Hanahan is more Hispanic than neighboring Charleston (6.1% Hispanic), and Sangaree (5.8% Hispanic). Hanahan is less Hispanic than neighboring Goose Creek (10.7% Hispanic), North Charleston (12.9% Hispanic), and Ladson (15.3% Hispanic).

Hanahan's Native American/Other Population

230 residents of Hanahan, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hanahan is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Hanahan ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanahan's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Hanahan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Hanahan is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Charleston (0.7% Native American/Other), Charleston (0.6% Native American/Other), and Sangaree (0.2% Native American/Other). Hanahan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goose Creek (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ladson (1.8% Native American/Other).

Hanahan's Multiracial Population

857 residents of Hanahan, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hanahan is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Hanahan ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanahan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Hanahan's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.0%.

Hanahan is more Multiracial than neighboring Sangaree (2.6% Multiracial). Hanahan is less Multiracial than neighboring Goose Creek (5% Multiracial), and Ladson (4.7% 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.