Monetta, SC Demographics

A map of Monetta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	107	46	37.9%	22.4%
Hispanic	95	29	33.7%	14.1%
White	70	119	24.8%	58.0%
Multiracial	10	9	3.5%	4.4%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.5%

Monetta, South Carolina has an estimated population of 282, a dramatic increase from the 205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.9% Black, 33.7% Hispanic, 24.8% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monetta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monetta has become considerably 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 Monetta, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 68.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monetta is ranked the 385th 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). Monetta was ranked the 401st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monetta's White Population

70 residents of Monetta, or 24.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monetta is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Monetta ranks 262nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monetta's White population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. White residents' share of Monetta's population has decreased from 58.0% to 24.8%.

Monetta is less White than neighboring Ridge Spring (29.6% White), Batesburg-Leesville (47.2% White), Ward (33.1% White), Johnston (29% White), and Summit (83.9% White).

Monetta's Black Population

107 residents of Monetta, or 37.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monetta is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Monetta ranks 251st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monetta's Black population has grown by an estimated 132.6%. Black residents' share of Monetta's population has increased from 22.4% to 37.9%.

Monetta is more Black than neighboring Summit (12.2% Black). Monetta is less Black than neighboring Ridge Spring (58.8% Black), Batesburg-Leesville (40% Black), Ward (59.2% Black), and Johnston (62.4% Black).

Monetta's Asian Population

0 residents of Monetta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monetta is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Monetta ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monetta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Monetta's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Monetta is less Asian than neighboring Johnston (0.3% Asian).

Monetta's Hispanic Population

95 residents of Monetta, or 33.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monetta is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Monetta ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monetta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 227.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Monetta's population has increased from 14.1% to 33.7%.

Monetta is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridge Spring (10.8% Hispanic), Batesburg-Leesville (8.2% Hispanic), Ward (6.9% Hispanic), Johnston (2.5% Hispanic), and Summit (1.5% Hispanic).

Monetta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monetta, 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 Monetta is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Monetta ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monetta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monetta's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Monetta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnston (1.2% Native American/Other), and Summit (0.2% Native American/Other).

Monetta's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Monetta, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monetta is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Monetta ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monetta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Monetta's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.5%.

Monetta is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Spring (0.8% Multiracial), Ward (0.8% Multiracial), and Summit (2.3% Multiracial). Monetta is less Multiracial than neighboring Batesburg-Leesville (4.6% Multiracial), and Johnston (4.5% 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.