Olympia, SC Demographics

A map of Olympia's Population by Race

Olympia, South Carolina has an estimated population of 935, a large decrease from the 1,087 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 22.7% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, 1.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Olympia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Olympia has become considerably 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 Olympia, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Olympia is ranked the 276th 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). Olympia was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Olympia's White Population

619 residents of Olympia, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Olympia is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Olympia ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's White population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. White residents' share of Olympia's population has decreased from 77.8% to 66.2%.

Olympia is more White than neighboring Cayce (56.5% White), Arthurtown (40.2% White), West Columbia (63.5% White), and Springdale (61.4% White). Olympia is less White than neighboring Forest Acres (78.8% White).

Olympia's Black Population

13 residents of Olympia, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Olympia is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Olympia ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.4%. Black residents' share of Olympia's population has decreased from 9.5% to 1.4%.

Olympia is less Black than neighboring Cayce (25.7% Black), Arthurtown (48.7% Black), West Columbia (16.1% Black), Springdale (22.9% Black), and Forest Acres (12.8% Black).

Olympia's Asian Population

0 residents of Olympia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Olympia is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Olympia ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Olympia's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Olympia is less Asian than neighboring Cayce (2.6% Asian), Arthurtown (8.2% Asian), West Columbia (4.3% Asian), Springdale (3.1% Asian), and Forest Acres (1.8% Asian).

Olympia's Hispanic Population

212 residents of Olympia, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Olympia is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Olympia ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 186.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Olympia's population has increased from 6.8% to 22.7%.

Olympia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cayce (11.7% Hispanic), Arthurtown (2.3% Hispanic), West Columbia (12.4% Hispanic), Springdale (5.2% Hispanic), and Forest Acres (1.7% Hispanic).

Olympia's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Olympia, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Olympia is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Olympia ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Olympia's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.0%.

Olympia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cayce (0.1% Native American/Other), Arthurtown (0% Native American/Other), West Columbia (0.2% Native American/Other), Springdale (1.8% Native American/Other), and Forest Acres (0.1% Native American/Other).

Olympia's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Olympia, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Olympia is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Olympia ranks 141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Olympia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Olympia's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.7%.

Olympia is more Multiracial than neighboring Cayce (3.5% Multiracial), Arthurtown (0.6% Multiracial), West Columbia (3.6% Multiracial), Springdale (5.6% Multiracial), and Forest Acres (4.8% 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.