Ladson, SC Demographics

A map of Ladson's Population by Race

Ladson, South Carolina has an estimated population of 16,140, an increase from the 15,550 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.2% White, 29.3% Black, 15.3% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ladson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ladson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Ladson, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ladson is ranked the 37th 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). Ladson was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ladson's White Population

7,140 residents of Ladson, or 44.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ladson is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Ladson ranks 304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ladson's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Ladson's population has decreased from 49.1% to 44.2%.

Ladson is more White than neighboring Lincolnville (36.4% White), and North Charleston (38% White). Ladson is less White than neighboring Sangaree (64.9% White), Summerville (63.8% White), and Goose Creek (56.8% White).

Ladson's Black Population

4,737 residents of Ladson, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ladson is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Ladson ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ladson's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of Ladson's population has increased from 26.0% to 29.3%.

Ladson is more Black than neighboring Sangaree (24.7% Black), Summerville (19.4% Black), and Goose Creek (23% Black). Ladson is less Black than neighboring Lincolnville (53% Black), and North Charleston (41.3% Black).

Ladson's Asian Population

740 residents of Ladson, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ladson is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Ladson ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ladson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Asian residents' share of Ladson's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.6%.

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

Ladson's Hispanic Population

2,474 residents of Ladson, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ladson is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ladson ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ladson's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Ladson's population has decreased from 15.8% to 15.3%.

Ladson is more Hispanic than neighboring Sangaree (5.8% Hispanic), Lincolnville (3.2% Hispanic), Summerville (9.1% Hispanic), Goose Creek (10.7% Hispanic), and North Charleston (12.9% Hispanic).

Ladson's Native American/Other Population

294 residents of Ladson, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ladson is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ladson ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ladson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ladson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Ladson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sangaree (0.2% Native American/Other), Summerville (0.4% Native American/Other), Goose Creek (1.3% Native American/Other), and North Charleston (0.7% Native American/Other). Ladson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincolnville (3.7% Native American/Other).

Ladson's Multiracial Population

755 residents of Ladson, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ladson is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ladson ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ladson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ladson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Ladson is more Multiracial than neighboring Sangaree (2.6% Multiracial), Lincolnville (2.1% Multiracial), and North Charleston (4% Multiracial). Ladson is less Multiracial than neighboring Summerville (5.4% Multiracial), and Goose Creek (5% 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.