Port Royal, SC Demographics
A map of Port Royal's Population by Race
Port Royal, South Carolina has an estimated population of 15,579, an increase from the 14,220 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 13.6% Black, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Royal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Port Royal 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 Port Royal, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Port Royal is ranked the 41st 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). Port Royal was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Port Royal's White Population
8,842 residents of Port Royal, or 56.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Royal is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Port Royal ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Port Royal's population has decreased from 58.5% to 56.8%.
Port Royal is more White than neighboring Burton (49.6% White), and Laurel Bay (45.2% White). Port Royal is less White than neighboring Shell Point (84.2% White), Beaufort (62.6% White), and Hilton Head Island (73.8% White).
Port Royal's Black Population
2,125 residents of Port Royal, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Royal is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Port Royal ranks 280th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Black residents' share of Port Royal's population has decreased from 19.5% to 13.6%.
Port Royal is more Black than neighboring Shell Point (9.4% Black), and Hilton Head Island (7.2% Black). Port Royal is less Black than neighboring Burton (37.8% Black), Beaufort (26% Black), and Laurel Bay (38.4% Black).
Port Royal's Asian Population
334 residents of Port Royal, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Royal is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Port Royal ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Asian residents' share of Port Royal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.
Port Royal is more Asian than neighboring Shell Point (0% Asian), Beaufort (0.9% Asian), Laurel Bay (0.3% Asian), and Hilton Head Island (1% Asian). Port Royal is less Asian than neighboring Burton (3.4% Asian).
Port Royal's Hispanic Population
3,330 residents of Port Royal, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Royal is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port Royal ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Royal's population has increased from 14.7% to 21.4%.
Port Royal is more Hispanic than neighboring Shell Point (4.2% Hispanic), Burton (3.4% Hispanic), Beaufort (7.4% Hispanic), Laurel Bay (13.8% Hispanic), and Hilton Head Island (15.3% Hispanic).
Port Royal's Native American/Other Population
51 residents of Port Royal, 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 Port Royal is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Royal ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Royal's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.
Port Royal is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shell Point (0% Native American/Other), Burton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Laurel Bay (0.2% Native American/Other). Port Royal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaufort (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hilton Head Island (1.1% Native American/Other).
Port Royal's Multiracial Population
897 residents of Port Royal, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Royal is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Port Royal ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Port Royal's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Royal's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.8%.
Port Royal is more Multiracial than neighboring Shell Point (2.2% Multiracial), Burton (5.7% Multiracial), Beaufort (2.8% Multiracial), Laurel Bay (2.1% Multiracial), and Hilton Head Island (1.5% 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.