New Ellenton, SC Demographics
A map of New Ellenton's Population by Race
New Ellenton, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,837, a large increase from the 2,210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.3% Black, 41.2% White, 4.2% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Ellenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Ellenton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 New Ellenton, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Ellenton is ranked the 156th 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). New Ellenton was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New Ellenton's White Population
1,170 residents of New Ellenton, or 41.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Ellenton is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. New Ellenton ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ellenton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of New Ellenton's population has decreased from 53.9% to 41.2%.
New Ellenton is less White than neighboring Aiken (59.2% White), Jackson (64.8% White), Gloverville (67.7% White), Warrenville (82% White), and Langley (83.8% White).
New Ellenton's Black Population
1,483 residents of New Ellenton, or 52.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Ellenton is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. New Ellenton ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ellenton's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.2%. Black residents' share of New Ellenton's population has increased from 35.7% to 52.3%.
New Ellenton is more Black than neighboring Aiken (30.1% Black), Jackson (29.7% Black), Gloverville (31.7% Black), Warrenville (6.5% Black), and Langley (0% Black).
New Ellenton's Asian Population
0 residents of New Ellenton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Ellenton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. New Ellenton ranks 224th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ellenton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of New Ellenton's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
New Ellenton is less Asian than neighboring Aiken (1.7% Asian), Jackson (0.4% Asian), and Langley (3% Asian).
New Ellenton's Hispanic Population
15 residents of New Ellenton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Ellenton is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. New Ellenton ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ellenton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Hispanic residents' share of New Ellenton's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.5%.
New Ellenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Gloverville (0.1% Hispanic). New Ellenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Aiken (4.7% Hispanic), Jackson (0.9% Hispanic), Warrenville (7.9% Hispanic), and Langley (6.2% Hispanic).
New Ellenton's Native American/Other Population
118 residents of New Ellenton, or 4.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Ellenton is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. New Ellenton ranks 279th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ellenton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 807.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Ellenton's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.2%.
New Ellenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aiken (0.9% Native American/Other), Jackson (1% Native American/Other), Gloverville (0% Native American/Other), Warrenville (0% Native American/Other), and Langley (0% Native American/Other).
New Ellenton's Multiracial Population
51 residents of New Ellenton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Ellenton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. New Ellenton ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ellenton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Multiracial residents' share of New Ellenton's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.8%.
New Ellenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gloverville (0.6% Multiracial). New Ellenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Aiken (3.4% Multiracial), Jackson (3.2% Multiracial), Warrenville (3.6% Multiracial), and Langley (7% 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.