North Santee, SC Demographics

A map of North Santee's Population by Race

North Santee, South Carolina has an estimated population of 649, a large decrease from the 749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Santee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Santee has become less 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 North Santee, that probability was 26.0% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Santee is ranked the 320th 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). North Santee was ranked the 293rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Santee's White Population

570 residents of North Santee, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Santee is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. North Santee ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Santee's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of North Santee's population has increased from 85.3% to 87.8%.

North Santee is more White than neighboring Santee (18.1% White), Summerton (69.6% White), Vance (1.2% White), Elloree (39.6% White), and Eutawville (63.4% White).

North Santee's Black Population

19 residents of North Santee, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Santee is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. North Santee ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Santee's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Black residents' share of North Santee's population has decreased from 10.5% to 2.9%.

North Santee is less Black than neighboring Santee (69.6% Black), Summerton (27.5% Black), Vance (98.8% Black), Elloree (58.6% Black), and Eutawville (33.2% Black).

North Santee's Asian Population

0 residents of North Santee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Santee is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. North Santee ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

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

North Santee is less Asian than neighboring Santee (11.3% Asian), and Eutawville (1% Asian).

North Santee's Hispanic Population

60 residents of North Santee, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Santee is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Santee ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Santee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 650.0%. Hispanic residents' share of North Santee's population has increased from 1.1% to 9.2%.

North Santee is more Hispanic than neighboring Santee (0% Hispanic), Summerton (0% Hispanic), Vance (0% Hispanic), Elloree (0% Hispanic), and Eutawville (0.8% Hispanic).

North Santee's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Santee, 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 North Santee is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. North Santee ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Santee's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of North Santee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Santee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santee (0.3% Native American/Other), Summerton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Eutawville (0.3% Native American/Other).

North Santee's Multiracial Population

0 residents of North Santee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Santee is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. North Santee ranks 338th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Santee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of North Santee's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

North Santee is less Multiracial than neighboring Santee (0.7% Multiracial), Summerton (2.6% Multiracial), Elloree (1.7% Multiracial), and Eutawville (1.3% 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.