Red Bank, SC Demographics

A map of Red Bank's Population by Race

Red Bank, South Carolina has an estimated population of 11,314, an increase from the 10,924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 18.5% Black, 5.7% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Bank, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Bank is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Red Bank, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Bank is ranked the 58th 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). Red Bank was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Bank's White Population

8,177 residents of Red Bank, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Bank is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Red Bank ranks 151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Red Bank's population has decreased from 72.8% to 72.3%.

Red Bank is more White than neighboring White Knoll (58.3% White), and Oak Grove (67.4% White). Red Bank is less White than neighboring Lexington (73.3% White), Edmund (89% White), and South Congaree (82.9% White).

Red Bank's Black Population

2,089 residents of Red Bank, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Bank is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Red Bank ranks 325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. Black residents' share of Red Bank's population has increased from 13.8% to 18.5%.

Red Bank is more Black than neighboring Lexington (11.1% Black), Edmund (8.4% Black), South Congaree (7.9% Black), and Oak Grove (15.6% Black). Red Bank is less Black than neighboring White Knoll (27.9% Black).

Red Bank's Asian Population

50 residents of Red Bank, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Bank is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Red Bank ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Asian residents' share of Red Bank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Red Bank is more Asian than neighboring Edmund (0% Asian). Red Bank is less Asian than neighboring White Knoll (0.8% Asian), Lexington (6% Asian), and Oak Grove (1.5% Asian).

Red Bank's Hispanic Population

640 residents of Red Bank, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Bank is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Red Bank ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Bank's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.7%.

Red Bank is more Hispanic than neighboring Edmund (0% Hispanic), and South Congaree (3.3% Hispanic). Red Bank is less Hispanic than neighboring White Knoll (6.7% Hispanic), Lexington (6.6% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (12.9% Hispanic).

Red Bank's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Red Bank, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red Bank is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Bank ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Bank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Red Bank is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edmund (0% Native American/Other). Red Bank is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Knoll (2% Native American/Other), Lexington (0.4% Native American/Other), South Congaree (2.6% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove (0.4% Native American/Other).

Red Bank's Multiracial Population

340 residents of Red Bank, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Bank is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Red Bank ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Bank's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.0%.

Red Bank is more Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (2.6% Multiracial), Edmund (2.6% Multiracial), South Congaree (2.8% Multiracial), and Oak Grove (2.2% Multiracial). Red Bank is less Multiracial than neighboring White Knoll (4.3% 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.