Oak Grove, SC Demographics

A map of Oak Grove's Population by Race

Oak Grove, South Carolina has an estimated population of 12,256, a decrease from the 12,899 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.4% White, 15.6% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oak Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oak Grove is ranked the 52nd 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). Oak Grove was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oak Grove's White Population

8,265 residents of Oak Grove, or 67.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oak Grove is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Oak Grove ranks 184th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Oak Grove's population has decreased from 69.0% to 67.4%.

Oak Grove is more White than neighboring Springdale (61.4% White), West Columbia (63.5% White), and Seven Oaks (57.7% White). Oak Grove is less White than neighboring South Congaree (82.9% White), and Lexington (73.3% White).

Oak Grove's Black Population

1,908 residents of Oak Grove, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oak Grove is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Oak Grove ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Black residents' share of Oak Grove's population has increased from 12.2% to 15.6%.

Oak Grove is more Black than neighboring South Congaree (7.9% Black), and Lexington (11.1% Black). Oak Grove is less Black than neighboring Springdale (22.9% Black), West Columbia (16.1% Black), and Seven Oaks (31.8% Black).

Oak Grove's Asian Population

187 residents of Oak Grove, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oak Grove is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Oak Grove ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Asian residents' share of Oak Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Oak Grove is more Asian than neighboring South Congaree (0.4% Asian). Oak Grove is less Asian than neighboring Springdale (3.1% Asian), West Columbia (4.3% Asian), Seven Oaks (1.8% Asian), and Lexington (6% Asian).

Oak Grove's Hispanic Population

1,575 residents of Oak Grove, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oak Grove is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oak Grove ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Oak Grove's population has increased from 11.4% to 12.9%.

Oak Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (5.2% Hispanic), West Columbia (12.4% Hispanic), South Congaree (3.3% Hispanic), Seven Oaks (4.9% Hispanic), and Lexington (6.6% Hispanic).

Oak Grove's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Oak Grove, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oak Grove is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oak Grove ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oak Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Oak Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Columbia (0.2% Native American/Other). Oak Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (1.8% Native American/Other), South Congaree (2.6% Native American/Other), and Seven Oaks (1.7% Native American/Other).

Oak Grove's Multiracial Population

266 residents of Oak Grove, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oak Grove is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Oak Grove ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oak Grove's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.2%.

Oak Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (5.6% Multiracial), West Columbia (3.6% Multiracial), South Congaree (2.8% Multiracial), and Lexington (2.6% 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.