Mayo, SC Demographics

A map of Mayo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,985	1,390	86.1%	88.7%
Black	147	65	6.4%	4.1%
Multiracial	123	28	5.3%	1.8%
Hispanic	50	61	2.2%	3.9%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	1.1%

Mayo, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,305, a dramatic increase from the 1,567 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 6.4% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mayo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mayo has become more 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 Mayo, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mayo is ranked the 181st 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). Mayo was ranked the 221st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mayo's White Population

1,985 residents of Mayo, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mayo is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Mayo ranks 43rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayo's White population has grown by an estimated 42.8%. White residents' share of Mayo's population has decreased from 88.7% to 86.1%.

Mayo is more White than neighboring Chesnee (78.1% White), Cowpens (71% White), Converse (65.7% White), and Drayton (38.4% White). Mayo is less White than neighboring Clifton (100% White).

Mayo's Black Population

147 residents of Mayo, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mayo is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Mayo ranks 416th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayo's Black population has grown by an estimated 126.2%. Black residents' share of Mayo's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.4%.

Mayo is more Black than neighboring Clifton (0% Black). Mayo is less Black than neighboring Chesnee (11.7% Black), Cowpens (12.3% Black), Converse (10.8% Black), and Drayton (50.3% Black).

Mayo's Asian Population

0 residents of Mayo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mayo is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Mayo ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

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

Mayo is less Asian than neighboring Cowpens (0.3% Asian), and Drayton (2.9% Asian).

Mayo's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Mayo, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mayo is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mayo ranks 228th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mayo's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.2%.

Mayo is more Hispanic than neighboring Converse (0% Hispanic), and Clifton (0% Hispanic). Mayo is less Hispanic than neighboring Chesnee (5.7% Hispanic), Cowpens (12.8% Hispanic), and Drayton (8.4% Hispanic).

Mayo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Mayo, 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 Mayo is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Mayo ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mayo's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Mayo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Converse (8.6% Native American/Other).

Mayo's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Mayo, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mayo is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Mayo ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 339.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Mayo's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.3%.

Mayo is more Multiracial than neighboring Chesnee (4.5% Multiracial), Cowpens (3.6% Multiracial), Clifton (0% Multiracial), and Drayton (0% Multiracial). Mayo is less Multiracial than neighboring Converse (14.9% 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.