Promised Land, SC Demographics

A map of Promised Land's Population by Race

Promised Land, South Carolina has an estimated population of 143, a dramatic decrease from the 378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Black, 0.0% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Promised Land, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Promised Land has become considerably 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 Promised Land, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Promised Land is ranked the 429th 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). Promised Land was ranked the 357th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Promised Land's White Population

0 residents of Promised Land, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Promised Land is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Promised Land ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Promised Land's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Promised Land's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Promised Land is less White than neighboring Bradley (25.6% White), Greenwood (36.6% White), Troy (96.6% White), Abbeville (45% White), and Hodges (93.8% White).

Promised Land's Black Population

143 residents of Promised Land, or 100.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Promised Land is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Promised Land ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Promised Land's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.5%. Black residents' share of Promised Land's population has increased from 93.4% to 100.0%.

Promised Land is more Black than neighboring Bradley (74.4% Black), Greenwood (49.8% Black), Troy (0% Black), Abbeville (50.1% Black), and Hodges (2.6% Black).

Promised Land's Asian Population

0 residents of Promised Land, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Promised Land is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Promised Land ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

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

Promised Land is less Asian than neighboring Greenwood (1.2% Asian), and Hodges (1.6% Asian).

Promised Land's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Promised Land, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Promised Land is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Promised Land ranks 424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

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

Promised Land is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenwood (10.9% Hispanic), and Abbeville (2.5% Hispanic).

Promised Land's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Promised Land, 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 Promised Land is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Promised Land ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Promised Land's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Promised Land's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Promised Land is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwood (0.8% Native American/Other).

Promised Land's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Promised Land, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Promised Land is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Promised Land ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Promised Land's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Promised Land's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Promised Land is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwood (0.7% Multiracial), Troy (3.4% Multiracial), Abbeville (2.4% Multiracial), and Hodges (2.1% 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.