Ravenel, SC Demographics

A map of Ravenel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,188	891	45.4%	35.1%
White	892	1,199	34.1%	47.2%
Hispanic	360	376	13.8%	14.8%
Multiracial	136	56	5.2%	2.2%
Asian	39	4	1.5%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	0.6%

Ravenel, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,615, a slight increase from the 2,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.4% Black, 34.1% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ravenel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ravenel 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 Ravenel, that probability was 63.2% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ravenel is ranked the 165th 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). Ravenel was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ravenel's White Population

892 residents of Ravenel, or 34.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ravenel is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Ravenel ranks 315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravenel's White population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. White residents' share of Ravenel's population has decreased from 47.2% to 34.1%.

Ravenel is less White than neighboring Hollywood (55.4% White), Meggett (89.7% White), Adams Run (52.2% White), Rockville (92.6% White), and North Charleston (38% White).

Ravenel's Black Population

1,188 residents of Ravenel, or 45.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ravenel is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Ravenel ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravenel's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Ravenel's population has increased from 35.1% to 45.4%.

Ravenel is more Black than neighboring Hollywood (38.8% Black), Meggett (7.5% Black), Adams Run (36.2% Black), Rockville (0% Black), and North Charleston (41.3% Black).

Ravenel's Asian Population

39 residents of Ravenel, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ravenel is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Ravenel ranks 339th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravenel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 875.0%. Asian residents' share of Ravenel's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.5%.

Ravenel is more Asian than neighboring Hollywood (1.4% Asian), Meggett (0.2% Asian), Adams Run (0% Asian), and Rockville (0% Asian). Ravenel is less Asian than neighboring North Charleston (3.1% Asian).

Ravenel's Hispanic Population

360 residents of Ravenel, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ravenel is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ravenel ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravenel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ravenel's population has decreased from 14.8% to 13.8%.

Ravenel is more Hispanic than neighboring Hollywood (3% Hispanic), Meggett (1.5% Hispanic), Adams Run (11.5% Hispanic), Rockville (1.7% Hispanic), and North Charleston (12.9% Hispanic).

Ravenel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ravenel, 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 Ravenel is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ravenel ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravenel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ravenel's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Ravenel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hollywood (0.2% Native American/Other), Rockville (1.7% Native American/Other), and North Charleston (0.7% Native American/Other).

Ravenel's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Ravenel, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ravenel is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ravenel ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ravenel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Ravenel's population has increased from 2.2% to 5.2%.

Ravenel is more Multiracial than neighboring Hollywood (1.2% Multiracial), Meggett (1% Multiracial), Adams Run (0% Multiracial), Rockville (4.1% Multiracial), and North Charleston (4% 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.