Santee, SC Demographics

A map of Santee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	749	525	69.6%	65.9%
White	195	208	18.1%	26.1%
Asian	122	31	11.3%	3.9%
Multiracial	7	16	0.7%	2.0%
Native American/Other	3	6	0.3%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	11	0.0%	1.4%

Santee, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,076, a dramatic increase from the 797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% Black, 18.1% White, 11.3% Asian, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santee has become 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 Santee, that probability was 49.6% in 2020 and 47.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santee is ranked the 261st 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). Santee was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santee's White Population

195 residents of Santee, or 18.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santee is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Santee ranks 415th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santee's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Santee's population has decreased from 26.1% to 18.1%.

Santee is more White than neighboring Vance (1.2% White). Santee is less White than neighboring North Santee (87.8% White), Elloree (39.6% White), Eutawville (63.4% White), and Holly Hill (52% White).

Santee's Black Population

749 residents of Santee, or 69.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santee is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Santee ranks 58th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santee's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Black residents' share of Santee's population has increased from 65.9% to 69.6%.

Santee is more Black than neighboring North Santee (2.9% Black), Elloree (58.6% Black), Eutawville (33.2% Black), and Holly Hill (45.9% Black). Santee is less Black than neighboring Vance (98.8% Black).

Santee's Asian Population

122 residents of Santee, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santee is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Santee ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 293.5%. Asian residents' share of Santee's population has increased from 3.9% to 11.3%.

Santee is more Asian than neighboring Vance (0% Asian), North Santee (0% Asian), Elloree (0% Asian), Eutawville (1% Asian), and Holly Hill (0.6% Asian).

Santee's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Santee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santee is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Santee ranks 394th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Santee's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Santee is less Hispanic than neighboring North Santee (9.2% Hispanic), and Eutawville (0.8% Hispanic).

Santee's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Santee, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santee is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Santee ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santee's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Santee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vance (0% Native American/Other), North Santee (0% Native American/Other), and Elloree (0% Native American/Other). Santee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holly Hill (0.8% Native American/Other).

Santee's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Santee, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santee is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Santee ranks 409th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Santee's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.7%.

Santee is more Multiracial than neighboring Vance (0% Multiracial), and North Santee (0% Multiracial). Santee is less Multiracial than neighboring Elloree (1.7% Multiracial), and Eutawville (1.3% 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.