Northlake, SC Demographics

A map of Northlake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,282	3,121	74.8%	81.7%
Black	626	366	14.3%	9.6%
Multiracial	186	131	4.2%	3.4%
Asian	149	87	3.4%	2.3%
Hispanic	134	96	3.1%	2.5%
Native American/Other	13	17	0.3%	0.4%

Northlake, South Carolina has an estimated population of 4,390, a large increase from the 3,818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 14.3% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northlake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northlake has become considerably more 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 Northlake, that probability was 32.0% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northlake is ranked the 110th 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). Northlake was ranked the 123rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northlake's White Population

3,282 residents of Northlake, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northlake is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Northlake ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Northlake's population has decreased from 81.7% to 74.8%.

Northlake is more White than neighboring Anderson (59.9% White), Sandy Springs (57.8% White), and Homeland Park (43.6% White). Northlake is less White than neighboring Centerville (79.5% White), and La France (100% White).

Northlake's Black Population

626 residents of Northlake, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northlake is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Northlake ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Black population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. Black residents' share of Northlake's population has increased from 9.6% to 14.3%.

Northlake is more Black than neighboring Sandy Springs (2.5% Black), and La France (0% Black). Northlake is less Black than neighboring Centerville (15.1% Black), Anderson (27% Black), and Homeland Park (40.3% Black).

Northlake's Asian Population

149 residents of Northlake, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northlake is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Northlake ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.3%. Asian residents' share of Northlake's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%.

Northlake is more Asian than neighboring Centerville (1% Asian), Anderson (2.2% Asian), La France (0% Asian), and Homeland Park (0% Asian). Northlake is less Asian than neighboring Sandy Springs (4.7% Asian).

Northlake's Hispanic Population

134 residents of Northlake, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northlake is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Northlake ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Northlake's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.1%.

Northlake is more Hispanic than neighboring La France (0% Hispanic). Northlake is less Hispanic than neighboring Centerville (3.2% Hispanic), Anderson (5.1% Hispanic), Sandy Springs (20.6% Hispanic), and Homeland Park (14.7% Hispanic).

Northlake's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Northlake, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northlake is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Northlake ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Northlake is more Native American/Other than neighboring La France (0% Native American/Other), and Homeland Park (0% Native American/Other). Northlake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anderson (0.9% Native American/Other), and Sandy Springs (5.4% Native American/Other).

Northlake's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Northlake, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northlake is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Northlake ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northlake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northlake's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.2%.

Northlake is more Multiracial than neighboring Centerville (0.9% Multiracial), La France (0% Multiracial), and Homeland Park (1.4% Multiracial). Northlake is less Multiracial than neighboring Anderson (4.9% Multiracial), and Sandy Springs (8.9% 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.