Hollywood, SC Demographics

A map of Hollywood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,983	2,482	55.4%	46.5%
Black	2,088	2,399	38.8%	44.9%
Hispanic	159	280	3.0%	5.2%
Asian	76	27	1.4%	0.5%
Multiracial	63	129	1.2%	2.4%
Native American/Other	13	22	0.2%	0.4%

Hollywood, South Carolina has an estimated population of 5,382, a less than 1% change from the 5,339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.4% White, 38.8% Black, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hollywood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hollywood has become less racially diverse since 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 Hollywood, that probability was 57.9% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hollywood is ranked the 99th 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). Hollywood was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hollywood's White Population

2,983 residents of Hollywood, or 55.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hollywood is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Hollywood ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollywood's White population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. White residents' share of Hollywood's population has increased from 46.5% to 55.4%.

Hollywood is more White than neighboring Ravenel (34.1% White), and Adams Run (52.2% White). Hollywood is less White than neighboring Meggett (89.7% White), Rockville (92.6% White), and Seabrook Island (96.1% White).

Hollywood's Black Population

2,088 residents of Hollywood, or 38.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hollywood is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Hollywood ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollywood's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Hollywood's population has decreased from 44.9% to 38.8%.

Hollywood is more Black than neighboring Meggett (7.5% Black), Adams Run (36.2% Black), Rockville (0% Black), and Seabrook Island (0.2% Black). Hollywood is less Black than neighboring Ravenel (45.4% Black).

Hollywood's Asian Population

76 residents of Hollywood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hollywood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Hollywood ranks 230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollywood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 181.5%. Asian residents' share of Hollywood's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Hollywood is more Asian than neighboring Meggett (0.2% Asian), Adams Run (0% Asian), Rockville (0% Asian), and Seabrook Island (0.6% Asian). Hollywood is less Asian than neighboring Ravenel (1.5% Asian).

Hollywood's Hispanic Population

159 residents of Hollywood, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hollywood is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hollywood ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollywood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Hollywood's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.0%.

Hollywood is more Hispanic than neighboring Meggett (1.5% Hispanic), Rockville (1.7% Hispanic), and Seabrook Island (1.8% Hispanic). Hollywood is less Hispanic than neighboring Ravenel (13.8% Hispanic), and Adams Run (11.5% Hispanic).

Hollywood's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Hollywood, 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 Hollywood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Hollywood ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollywood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hollywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Hollywood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ravenel (0% Native American/Other), Meggett (0% Native American/Other), Adams Run (0% Native American/Other), and Seabrook Island (0% Native American/Other). Hollywood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockville (1.7% Native American/Other).

Hollywood's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Hollywood, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hollywood is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Hollywood ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollywood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Hollywood's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

Hollywood is more Multiracial than neighboring Meggett (1% Multiracial), and Adams Run (0% Multiracial). Hollywood is less Multiracial than neighboring Ravenel (5.2% Multiracial), and Rockville (4.1% 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.