Roebuck, SC Demographics

A map of Roebuck's Population by Race

Roebuck, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,902, a large increase from the 2,357 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.4% White, 27.0% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roebuck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roebuck has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Roebuck, that probability was 49.8% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roebuck is ranked the 154th 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). Roebuck was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roebuck's White Population

1,666 residents of Roebuck, or 57.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roebuck is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Roebuck ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roebuck's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Roebuck's population has decreased from 67.3% to 57.4%.

Roebuck is more White than neighboring Arkwright (24.3% White), Spartanburg (48.1% White), Saxon (27.3% White), and Arcadia (29.4% White). Roebuck is less White than neighboring Fairforest (57.6% White).

Roebuck's Black Population

783 residents of Roebuck, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roebuck is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Roebuck ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roebuck's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.5%. Black residents' share of Roebuck's population has increased from 21.1% to 27.0%.

Roebuck is more Black than neighboring Arcadia (19.6% Black), and Fairforest (6.1% Black). Roebuck is less Black than neighboring Arkwright (48.7% Black), Spartanburg (39.3% Black), and Saxon (38% Black).

Roebuck's Asian Population

28 residents of Roebuck, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roebuck is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Roebuck ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roebuck's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Roebuck's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.0%.

Roebuck is more Asian than neighboring Arkwright (0.6% Asian). Roebuck is less Asian than neighboring Spartanburg (2.1% Asian), Saxon (2.3% Asian), Arcadia (11.2% Asian), and Fairforest (3.6% Asian).

Roebuck's Hispanic Population

320 residents of Roebuck, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roebuck is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Roebuck ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roebuck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Roebuck's population has increased from 5.6% to 11.0%.

Roebuck is more Hispanic than neighboring Spartanburg (6.6% Hispanic). Roebuck is less Hispanic than neighboring Arkwright (21.2% Hispanic), Saxon (25.3% Hispanic), Arcadia (39.7% Hispanic), and Fairforest (32.1% Hispanic).

Roebuck's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Roebuck, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roebuck is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Roebuck ranks 346th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roebuck's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 610.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roebuck's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.4%.

Roebuck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arkwright (0% Native American/Other), Spartanburg (0.4% Native American/Other), Saxon (0.6% Native American/Other), Arcadia (0% Native American/Other), and Fairforest (0% Native American/Other).

Roebuck's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Roebuck, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roebuck is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Roebuck ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roebuck's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Roebuck's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.2%.

Roebuck is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcadia (0.1% Multiracial), and Fairforest (0.6% Multiracial). Roebuck is less Multiracial than neighboring Arkwright (5.1% Multiracial), Spartanburg (3.6% Multiracial), and Saxon (6.5% 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.