Privateer, SC Demographics

A map of Privateer's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,943	1,523	78.6%	76.9%
Black	449	330	18.2%	16.7%
Multiracial	68	67	2.8%	3.4%
Hispanic	12	42	0.5%	2.1%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.7%

Privateer, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,472, a large increase from the 1,980 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 18.2% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Privateer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Privateer 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 Privateer, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Privateer is ranked the 176th 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). Privateer was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Privateer's White Population

1,943 residents of Privateer, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Privateer is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Privateer ranks 118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Privateer's White population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. White residents' share of Privateer's population has increased from 76.9% to 78.6%.

Privateer is more White than neighboring Lakewood (48.6% White), Paxville (30.9% White), Cane Savannah (44.9% White), South Sumter (4.1% White), and Pinewood (24.3% White).

Privateer's Black Population

449 residents of Privateer, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Privateer is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Privateer ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Privateer's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.1%. Black residents' share of Privateer's population has increased from 16.7% to 18.2%.

Privateer is less Black than neighboring Lakewood (35.2% Black), Paxville (57.6% Black), Cane Savannah (52.4% Black), South Sumter (83.6% Black), and Pinewood (57.2% Black).

Privateer's Asian Population

0 residents of Privateer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Privateer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Privateer ranks 307th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Privateer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Privateer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Privateer is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood (0.3% Asian), and Pinewood (0.3% Asian).

Privateer's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Privateer, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Privateer is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Privateer ranks 326th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Privateer's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Privateer's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.5%.

Privateer is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (0% Hispanic), and Cane Savannah (0% Hispanic). Privateer is less Hispanic than neighboring Paxville (3.1% Hispanic), South Sumter (12.3% Hispanic), and Pinewood (14.7% Hispanic).

Privateer's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Privateer, 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 Privateer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Privateer ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Privateer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Privateer's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Privateer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (2% Native American/Other), Paxville (1.5% Native American/Other), and Pinewood (0.3% Native American/Other).

Privateer's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Privateer, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Privateer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Privateer ranks 258th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Privateer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Privateer's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

Privateer is more Multiracial than neighboring Cane Savannah (2.7% Multiracial), and South Sumter (0% Multiracial). Privateer is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood (13.9% Multiracial), Paxville (6.8% Multiracial), and Pinewood (3.3% 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.