Pine Ridge, SC Demographics

A map of Pine Ridge's Population by Race

Pine Ridge, South Carolina has an estimated population of 637, a large decrease from the 807 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 14.9% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pine Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pine Ridge has become less 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 Pine Ridge, that probability was 35.2% in 2020 and 34.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pine Ridge is ranked the 321st 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). Pine Ridge was ranked the 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pine Ridge's White Population

507 residents of Pine Ridge, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pine Ridge is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pine Ridge ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. White residents' share of Pine Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.6%.

Pine Ridge is more White than neighboring Hartsville (47.9% White), North Hartsville (62.6% White), McBee (62.1% White), and Lydia (50.5% White). Pine Ridge is less White than neighboring Bethune (83.1% White).

Pine Ridge's Black Population

95 residents of Pine Ridge, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pine Ridge is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Pine Ridge ranks 370th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Black residents' share of Pine Ridge's population has increased from 9.0% to 14.9%.

Pine Ridge is more Black than neighboring Bethune (4.1% Black). Pine Ridge is less Black than neighboring Hartsville (46.8% Black), North Hartsville (19.4% Black), McBee (35.6% Black), and Lydia (41.1% Black).

Pine Ridge's Asian Population

0 residents of Pine Ridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pine Ridge is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Pine Ridge ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pine Ridge's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Pine Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Hartsville (3.1% Asian), and Bethune (0.2% Asian).

Pine Ridge's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Pine Ridge, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pine Ridge is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pine Ridge ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Pine Ridge's population has decreased from 6.4% to 0.6%.

Pine Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Lydia (0% Hispanic). Pine Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartsville (1.1% Hispanic), North Hartsville (2.5% Hispanic), McBee (0.9% Hispanic), and Bethune (5% Hispanic).

Pine Ridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pine Ridge, 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 Pine Ridge is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pine Ridge ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pine Ridge's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Pine Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartsville (0.1% Native American/Other), North Hartsville (1.2% Native American/Other), Lydia (8.4% Native American/Other), and Bethune (3.7% Native American/Other).

Pine Ridge's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Pine Ridge, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pine Ridge is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pine Ridge ranks 365th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pine Ridge's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.9%.

Pine Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartsville (1% Multiracial), McBee (1.5% Multiracial), Lydia (0% Multiracial), and Bethune (3.9% Multiracial). Pine Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring North Hartsville (14.3% 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.