Kline, SC Demographics
A map of Kline's Population by Race
Kline, South Carolina has an estimated population of 154, an increase from the 148 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic, 13.6% Black, 3.9% Native American/Other, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kline, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Kline has become considerably less 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 Kline, that probability was 66.5% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Kline is ranked the 424th 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). Kline was ranked the 424th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Kline's White Population
100 residents of Kline, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kline is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Kline ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kline's White population has grown by an estimated 75.4%. White residents' share of Kline's population has increased from 38.5% to 64.9%.
Kline is more White than neighboring Barnwell (45.8% White), Allendale (16.8% White), and Olar (48.9% White). Kline is less White than neighboring Ulmer (90% White), and Sycamore (83.8% White).
Kline's Black Population
21 residents of Kline, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kline is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Kline ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kline's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Black residents' share of Kline's population has decreased from 41.2% to 13.6%.
Kline is more Black than neighboring Ulmer (10% Black), and Sycamore (11.8% Black). Kline is less Black than neighboring Barnwell (45.9% Black), Allendale (62.9% Black), and Olar (27.3% Black).
Kline's Asian Population
0 residents of Kline, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kline is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Kline ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kline's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Kline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Kline is less Asian than neighboring Barnwell (1.4% Asian), and Olar (0.7% Asian).
Kline's Hispanic Population
22 residents of Kline, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kline is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kline ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kline's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kline's population has increased from 9.5% to 14.3%.
Kline is more Hispanic than neighboring Barnwell (3.4% Hispanic), Ulmer (0% Hispanic), Sycamore (0% Hispanic), and Olar (0% Hispanic). Kline is less Hispanic than neighboring Allendale (19.6% Hispanic).
Kline's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of Kline, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kline is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Kline ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kline's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kline's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.9%.
Kline is more Native American/Other than neighboring Barnwell (0.5% Native American/Other), Allendale (0.4% Native American/Other), Ulmer (0% Native American/Other), and Olar (0% Native American/Other). Kline is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sycamore (4.4% Native American/Other).
Kline's Multiracial Population
5 residents of Kline, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kline is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Kline ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kline's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kline's population has decreased from 8.8% to 3.2%.
Kline is more Multiracial than neighboring Barnwell (3% Multiracial), Allendale (0.3% Multiracial), Ulmer (0% Multiracial), and Sycamore (0% Multiracial). Kline is less Multiracial than neighboring Olar (23% 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.