Mauldin, SC Demographics

A map of Mauldin's Population by Race

Mauldin, South Carolina has an estimated population of 27,055, an increase from the 24,724 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.3% White, 23.6% Black, 10.2% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mauldin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mauldin has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Mauldin, that probability was 58.6% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mauldin is ranked the 20th 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). Mauldin was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mauldin's White Population

16,034 residents of Mauldin, or 59.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mauldin is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Mauldin ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mauldin's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Mauldin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.3%.

Mauldin is more White than neighboring Conestee (57% White), and Gantt (23.7% White). Mauldin is less White than neighboring Simpsonville (63.8% White), Five Forks (74.6% White), and Greenville (66.2% White).

Mauldin's Black Population

6,372 residents of Mauldin, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mauldin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Mauldin ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mauldin's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Black residents' share of Mauldin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.6%.

Mauldin is more Black than neighboring Conestee (15.6% Black), Simpsonville (16.6% Black), Five Forks (8.4% Black), and Greenville (19.4% Black). Mauldin is less Black than neighboring Gantt (37.9% Black).

Mauldin's Asian Population

909 residents of Mauldin, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mauldin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Mauldin ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mauldin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Asian residents' share of Mauldin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Mauldin is more Asian than neighboring Conestee (0% Asian), Simpsonville (1.7% Asian), Greenville (2.2% Asian), and Gantt (0.4% Asian). Mauldin is less Asian than neighboring Five Forks (6.1% Asian).

Mauldin's Hispanic Population

2,763 residents of Mauldin, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mauldin is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mauldin ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mauldin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Mauldin's population has increased from 9.5% to 10.2%.

Mauldin is more Hispanic than neighboring Five Forks (5.5% Hispanic), and Greenville (7.2% Hispanic). Mauldin is less Hispanic than neighboring Conestee (27.4% Hispanic), and Gantt (35.4% Hispanic).

Mauldin's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Mauldin, 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 Mauldin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Mauldin ranks 180th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mauldin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mauldin's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Mauldin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Conestee (0% Native American/Other). Mauldin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Simpsonville (1.1% Native American/Other), Five Forks (2% Native American/Other), Greenville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Gantt (0.4% Native American/Other).

Mauldin's Multiracial Population

924 residents of Mauldin, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mauldin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Mauldin ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mauldin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mauldin's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.4%.

Mauldin is more Multiracial than neighboring Conestee (0% Multiracial), and Gantt (2.2% Multiracial). Mauldin is less Multiracial than neighboring Simpsonville (6.6% Multiracial), Five Forks (3.5% Multiracial), and Greenville (3.8% 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.