Pinewood, SC Demographics

A map of Pinewood's Population by Race

Pinewood, South Carolina has an estimated population of 668, a dramatic increase from the 503 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% Black, 24.3% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pinewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pinewood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pinewood, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 59.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pinewood is ranked the 316th 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). Pinewood was ranked the 330th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pinewood's White Population

162 residents of Pinewood, or 24.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pinewood is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pinewood ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinewood's White population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Pinewood's population has decreased from 37.4% to 24.3%.

Pinewood is less White than neighboring Privateer (78.6% White), Paxville (30.9% White), Lakewood (48.6% White), Wedgefield (60.6% White), and Cane Savannah (44.9% White).

Pinewood's Black Population

382 residents of Pinewood, or 57.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pinewood is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Pinewood ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinewood's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Black residents' share of Pinewood's population has increased from 54.7% to 57.2%.

Pinewood is more Black than neighboring Privateer (18.2% Black), Lakewood (35.2% Black), Wedgefield (36.3% Black), and Cane Savannah (52.4% Black). Pinewood is less Black than neighboring Paxville (57.6% Black).

Pinewood's Asian Population

2 residents of Pinewood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pinewood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Pinewood ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinewood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Pinewood's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Pinewood is more Asian than neighboring Privateer (0% Asian), Paxville (0% Asian), Wedgefield (0% Asian), and Cane Savannah (0% Asian).

Pinewood's Hispanic Population

98 residents of Pinewood, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pinewood is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pinewood ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4800.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pinewood's population has increased from 0.4% to 14.7%.

Pinewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Privateer (0.5% Hispanic), Paxville (3.1% Hispanic), Lakewood (0% Hispanic), Wedgefield (0.7% Hispanic), and Cane Savannah (0% Hispanic).

Pinewood's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Pinewood, 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 Pinewood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pinewood ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinewood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pinewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Pinewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Privateer (0% Native American/Other), and Cane Savannah (0% Native American/Other). Pinewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paxville (1.5% Native American/Other), Lakewood (2% Native American/Other), and Wedgefield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Pinewood's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Pinewood, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pinewood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pinewood ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pinewood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pinewood's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.3%.

Pinewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Privateer (2.8% Multiracial), Wedgefield (1.7% Multiracial), and Cane Savannah (2.7% Multiracial). Pinewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Paxville (6.8% Multiracial), and Lakewood (13.9% 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.