Kershaw, SC Demographics

A map of Kershaw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,503	1,100	66.5%	65.0%
Black	401	478	17.8%	28.2%
Multiracial	299	64	13.2%	3.8%
Hispanic	51	30	2.3%	1.8%
Native American/Other	5	15	0.2%	0.9%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Kershaw, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,259, a dramatic increase from the 1,693 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% White, 17.8% Black, 13.2% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kershaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kershaw has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Kershaw, that probability was 49.6% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kershaw is ranked the 182nd 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). Kershaw was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kershaw's White Population

1,503 residents of Kershaw, or 66.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kershaw is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Kershaw ranks 211th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kershaw's White population has grown by an estimated 36.6%. White residents' share of Kershaw's population has increased from 65.0% to 66.5%.

Kershaw is more White than neighboring Abney Crossroads (4.3% White), and Heath Springs (24.6% White). Kershaw is less White than neighboring Elgin (96.5% White), and Buford (100% White).

Kershaw's Black Population

401 residents of Kershaw, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kershaw is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Kershaw ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kershaw's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Kershaw's population has decreased from 28.2% to 17.8%.

Kershaw is more Black than neighboring Elgin (1.7% Black), and Buford (0% Black). Kershaw is less Black than neighboring Abney Crossroads (95.7% Black), Heath Springs (66.4% Black), and Jefferson (27.3% Black).

Kershaw's Asian Population

0 residents of Kershaw, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kershaw is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Kershaw ranks 275th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kershaw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kershaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kershaw is less Asian than neighboring Heath Springs (3% Asian), and Jefferson (0.8% Asian).

Kershaw's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Kershaw, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kershaw is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kershaw ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kershaw's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 70.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Kershaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Kershaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Abney Crossroads (0% Hispanic), Heath Springs (1.5% Hispanic), Elgin (0% Hispanic), and Buford (0% Hispanic). Kershaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (3% Hispanic).

Kershaw's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Kershaw, 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 Kershaw is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Kershaw ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kershaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kershaw's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Kershaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Abney Crossroads (0% Native American/Other), Heath Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Buford (0% Native American/Other). Kershaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elgin (1.1% Native American/Other), and Jefferson (0.5% Native American/Other).

Kershaw's Multiracial Population

299 residents of Kershaw, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kershaw is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Kershaw ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kershaw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 367.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kershaw's population has increased from 3.8% to 13.2%.

Kershaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Abney Crossroads (0% Multiracial), Heath Springs (4.5% Multiracial), Elgin (0.8% Multiracial), Buford (0% Multiracial), and Jefferson (1.9% 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.