Lesslie, SC Demographics

A map of Lesslie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,457	2,329	79.9%	75.9%
Black	418	328	13.6%	10.7%
Hispanic	176	162	5.7%	5.3%
Multiracial	26	129	0.8%	4.2%
Asian	0	56	0.0%	1.8%
Native American/Other	0	64	0.0%	2.1%

Lesslie, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,077, a less than 1% change from the 3,068 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 13.6% Black, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lesslie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lesslie 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 Lesslie, that probability was 40.7% in 2020 and 34.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lesslie is ranked the 147th 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). Lesslie was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lesslie's White Population

2,457 residents of Lesslie, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lesslie is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Lesslie ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lesslie's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Lesslie's population has increased from 75.9% to 79.9%.

Lesslie is more White than neighboring Rock Hill (49.2% White), Fort Mill (70.7% White), and Riverview (76.9% White). Lesslie is less White than neighboring Catawba (85.1% White), and Van Wyck (86.2% White).

Lesslie's Black Population

418 residents of Lesslie, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lesslie is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Lesslie ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lesslie's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. Black residents' share of Lesslie's population has increased from 10.7% to 13.6%.

Lesslie is more Black than neighboring Catawba (10.6% Black), Fort Mill (12.8% Black), Van Wyck (7.3% Black), and Riverview (11.2% Black). Lesslie is less Black than neighboring Rock Hill (38% Black).

Lesslie's Asian Population

0 residents of Lesslie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lesslie is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Lesslie ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lesslie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lesslie's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Lesslie is less Asian than neighboring Rock Hill (1.8% Asian), Fort Mill (5.5% Asian), Van Wyck (0.3% Asian), and Riverview (2.4% Asian).

Lesslie's Hispanic Population

176 residents of Lesslie, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lesslie is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lesslie ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lesslie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lesslie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Lesslie is more Hispanic than neighboring Catawba (4.4% Hispanic), Fort Mill (5.6% Hispanic), and Van Wyck (3% Hispanic). Lesslie is less Hispanic than neighboring Rock Hill (6.9% Hispanic), and Riverview (8% Hispanic).

Lesslie's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lesslie, 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 Lesslie is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lesslie ranks 26th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lesslie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lesslie's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Lesslie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Hill (0.6% Native American/Other), Fort Mill (0.7% Native American/Other), Van Wyck (0.3% Native American/Other), and Riverview (0.6% Native American/Other).

Lesslie's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Lesslie, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lesslie is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lesslie ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lesslie's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lesslie's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.8%.

Lesslie is more Multiracial than neighboring Catawba (0% Multiracial). Lesslie is less Multiracial than neighboring Rock Hill (3.5% Multiracial), Fort Mill (4.7% Multiracial), Van Wyck (2.8% Multiracial), and Riverview (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.