Mount Croghan, SC Demographics

A map of Mount Croghan's Population by Race

Mount Croghan, South Carolina has an estimated population of 170, a large increase from the 135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 9.4% Black, 8.2% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mount Croghan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mount Croghan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Mount Croghan, that probability was 50.2% in 2020 and 53.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mount Croghan is ranked the 421st 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). Mount Croghan was ranked the 432nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mount Croghan's White Population

112 residents of Mount Croghan, or 65.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mount Croghan is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Mount Croghan ranks 187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Croghan's White population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of Mount Croghan's population has decreased from 68.1% to 65.9%.

Mount Croghan is more White than neighboring Chesterfield (61.8% White), Pageland (41.5% White), and Peachland (39.1% White). Mount Croghan is less White than neighboring Ruby (86.9% White), and Jefferson (66.5% White).

Mount Croghan's Black Population

16 residents of Mount Croghan, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mount Croghan is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Mount Croghan ranks 344th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Croghan's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Mount Croghan's population has decreased from 11.9% to 9.4%.

Mount Croghan is more Black than neighboring Ruby (3.3% Black). Mount Croghan is less Black than neighboring Chesterfield (29.8% Black), Pageland (34.2% Black), Jefferson (27.3% Black), and Peachland (51.9% Black).

Mount Croghan's Asian Population

0 residents of Mount Croghan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mount Croghan is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Mount Croghan ranks 179th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Croghan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Mount Croghan's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Mount Croghan is less Asian than neighboring Chesterfield (2.1% Asian), Pageland (1.6% Asian), Jefferson (0.8% Asian), and Peachland (0.5% Asian).

Mount Croghan's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Mount Croghan, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mount Croghan is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mount Croghan ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Croghan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mount Croghan's population has increased from 7.4% to 14.1%.

Mount Croghan is more Hispanic than neighboring Ruby (7.4% Hispanic), Chesterfield (4% Hispanic), Jefferson (3% Hispanic), and Peachland (3.4% Hispanic). Mount Croghan is less Hispanic than neighboring Pageland (14.7% Hispanic).

Mount Croghan's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Mount Croghan, or 8.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mount Croghan is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Mount Croghan ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Croghan's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 14. Native American/Other residents' share of Mount Croghan's population has increased from 0.0% to 8.2%.

Mount Croghan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruby (0.4% Native American/Other), Chesterfield (0.4% Native American/Other), Pageland (0% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0.5% Native American/Other), and Peachland (0% Native American/Other).

Mount Croghan's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Mount Croghan, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mount Croghan is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Mount Croghan ranks 1st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mount Croghan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mount Croghan's population has decreased from 11.9% to 2.4%.

Mount Croghan is more Multiracial than neighboring Ruby (2% Multiracial), Chesterfield (1.9% Multiracial), and Jefferson (1.9% Multiracial). Mount Croghan is less Multiracial than neighboring Pageland (7.9% Multiracial), and Peachland (5.2% 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.