Islandton, SC Demographics

A map of Islandton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	38	35	67.9%	60.3%
Black	18	20	32.1%	34.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	3.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	1.7%

Islandton, South Carolina has an estimated population of 56, a decrease from the 58 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.9% White, 32.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Islandton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Islandton 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 Islandton, that probability was 51.5% in 2020 and 43.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Islandton is ranked the 461st 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). Islandton was ranked the 468th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Islandton's White Population

38 residents of Islandton, or 67.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Islandton is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Islandton ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Islandton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Islandton's population has increased from 60.3% to 67.9%.

Islandton is more White than neighboring Varnville (34.9% White), Hampton (43.6% White), and Ehrhardt (59.6% White). Islandton is less White than neighboring Williams (70% White), and Lodge (95.9% White).

Islandton's Black Population

18 residents of Islandton, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Islandton is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Islandton ranks 189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Islandton's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Islandton's population has decreased from 34.5% to 32.1%.

Islandton is more Black than neighboring Williams (21% Black), and Lodge (1% Black). Islandton is less Black than neighboring Varnville (57.3% Black), Hampton (49.3% Black), and Ehrhardt (36% Black).

Islandton's Asian Population

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

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

Islandton is less Asian than neighboring Varnville (2.6% Asian), and Hampton (4.2% Asian).

Islandton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Islandton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Islandton is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Islandton ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Islandton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Islandton's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Islandton is less Hispanic than neighboring Varnville (4.1% Hispanic), Williams (3% Hispanic), Lodge (3.1% Hispanic), and Ehrhardt (4.4% Hispanic).

Islandton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Islandton, 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 Islandton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Islandton ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Islandton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Islandton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Islandton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Varnville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Islandton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Islandton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Islandton is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Islandton ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Islandton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Islandton's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Islandton is less Multiracial than neighboring Varnville (0.5% Multiracial), Williams (6% Multiracial), and Hampton (2.9% 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.