North, SC Demographics
A map of North's Population by Race
North, South Carolina has an estimated population of 675, a decrease from the 696 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.7% Black, 48.6% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
North has become less 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 North, that probability was 57.4% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
North is ranked the 314th 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 was ranked the 304th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
North's White Population
328 residents of North, or 48.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. North ranks 321st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of North's population has increased from 46.1% to 48.6%.
North is more White than neighboring Swansea (44.9% White), and Norway (28.6% White). North is less White than neighboring Woodford (55.7% White), Livingston (70.4% White), and Neeses (79.4% White).
North's Black Population
329 residents of North, or 48.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. North ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Black residents' share of North's population has increased from 46.0% to 48.7%.
North is more Black than neighboring Woodford (43.5% Black), Livingston (26.3% Black), Neeses (11.3% Black), and Swansea (46.4% Black). North is less Black than neighboring Norway (65.8% Black).
North's Asian Population
0 residents of North, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. North ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
North is less Asian than neighboring Neeses (2.7% Asian).
North's Hispanic Population
15 residents of North, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. North ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of North's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.
North is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodford (0.9% Hispanic), Livingston (0% Hispanic), Neeses (0% Hispanic), and Norway (0% Hispanic). North is less Hispanic than neighboring Swansea (4.3% Hispanic).
North's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of North, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. North ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.1%.
North is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodford (0% Native American/Other), Neeses (0% Native American/Other), Swansea (0% Native American/Other), and Norway (0% Native American/Other). North is less Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston (2% Native American/Other).
North's Multiracial Population
2 residents of North, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. North ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Multiracial residents' share of North's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.3%.
North is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodford (0% Multiracial). North is less Multiracial than neighboring Livingston (1.3% Multiracial), Neeses (6.7% Multiracial), Swansea (4.4% Multiracial), and Norway (5.6% 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.