Sangaree, SC Demographics

A map of Sangaree's Population by Race

Sangaree, South Carolina has an estimated population of 8,681, a large increase from the 7,781 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 24.7% Black, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sangaree, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sangaree has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Sangaree, that probability was 57.0% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sangaree is ranked the 71st 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). Sangaree was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sangaree's White Population

5,635 residents of Sangaree, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sangaree is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Sangaree ranks 240th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sangaree's White population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Sangaree's population has increased from 60.8% to 64.9%.

Sangaree is more White than neighboring Ladson (44.2% White), Lincolnville (36.4% White), Summerville (63.8% White), Goose Creek (56.8% White), and North Charleston (38% White).

Sangaree's Black Population

2,147 residents of Sangaree, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sangaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Sangaree ranks 254th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sangaree's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Black residents' share of Sangaree's population has increased from 22.0% to 24.7%.

Sangaree is more Black than neighboring Summerville (19.4% Black), and Goose Creek (23% Black). Sangaree is less Black than neighboring Ladson (29.3% Black), Lincolnville (53% Black), and North Charleston (41.3% Black).

Sangaree's Asian Population

151 residents of Sangaree, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sangaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Sangaree ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sangaree's Asian population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Asian residents' share of Sangaree's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.

Sangaree is less Asian than neighboring Ladson (4.6% Asian), Summerville (1.9% Asian), Goose Creek (3.3% Asian), and North Charleston (3.1% Asian).

Sangaree's Hispanic Population

500 residents of Sangaree, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sangaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sangaree ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sangaree's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sangaree's population has decreased from 9.3% to 5.8%.

Sangaree is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincolnville (3.2% Hispanic). Sangaree is less Hispanic than neighboring Ladson (15.3% Hispanic), Summerville (9.1% Hispanic), Goose Creek (10.7% Hispanic), and North Charleston (12.9% Hispanic).

Sangaree's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Sangaree, 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 Sangaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sangaree ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sangaree's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sangaree's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Sangaree is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ladson (1.8% Native American/Other), Lincolnville (3.7% Native American/Other), Summerville (0.4% Native American/Other), Goose Creek (1.3% Native American/Other), and North Charleston (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sangaree's Multiracial Population

229 residents of Sangaree, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sangaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Sangaree ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sangaree's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sangaree's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.6%.

Sangaree is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincolnville (2.1% Multiracial). Sangaree is less Multiracial than neighboring Ladson (4.7% Multiracial), Summerville (5.4% Multiracial), Goose Creek (5% 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.