Pageland, SC Demographics

A map of Pageland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,034	1,135	41.5%	46.2%
Black	852	891	34.2%	36.3%
Hispanic	367	302	14.7%	12.3%
Multiracial	196	91	7.9%	3.7%
Asian	40	24	1.6%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.5%

Pageland, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,489, a slight increase from the 2,456 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.5% White, 34.2% Black, 14.7% Hispanic, 7.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pageland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pageland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Pageland, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 68.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pageland is ranked the 174th 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). Pageland was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pageland's White Population

1,034 residents of Pageland, or 41.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pageland is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pageland ranks 319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pageland's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Pageland's population has decreased from 46.2% to 41.5%.

Pageland is less White than neighboring Jefferson (66.5% White), Tradesville (100% White), Mount Croghan (65.9% White), Ruby (86.9% White), and Marshville (42.6% White).

Pageland's Black Population

852 residents of Pageland, or 34.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pageland is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Pageland ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pageland's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Pageland's population has decreased from 36.3% to 34.2%.

Pageland is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (27.3% Black), Tradesville (0% Black), Mount Croghan (9.4% Black), and Ruby (3.3% Black). Pageland is less Black than neighboring Marshville (46.8% Black).

Pageland's Asian Population

40 residents of Pageland, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pageland is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Pageland ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pageland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Pageland's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Pageland is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson (0.8% Asian), Tradesville (0% Asian), Mount Croghan (0% Asian), Ruby (0% Asian), and Marshville (0% Asian).

Pageland's Hispanic Population

367 residents of Pageland, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pageland is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pageland ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pageland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pageland's population has increased from 12.3% to 14.7%.

Pageland is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (3% Hispanic), Tradesville (0% Hispanic), Mount Croghan (14.1% Hispanic), Ruby (7.4% Hispanic), and Marshville (5.9% Hispanic).

Pageland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pageland, 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 Pageland is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pageland ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pageland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pageland's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Pageland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.5% Native American/Other), Mount Croghan (8.2% Native American/Other), Ruby (0.4% Native American/Other), and Marshville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Pageland's Multiracial Population

196 residents of Pageland, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pageland is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pageland ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pageland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 115.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pageland's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.9%.

Pageland is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (1.9% Multiracial), Tradesville (0% Multiracial), Mount Croghan (2.4% Multiracial), Ruby (2% Multiracial), and Marshville (3.9% 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.