Seven Oaks, SC Demographics

A map of Seven Oaks's Population by Race

Seven Oaks, South Carolina has an estimated population of 15,921, an increase from the 14,652 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.7% White, 31.8% Black, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Seven Oaks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Seven Oaks has become less 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 Seven Oaks, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Seven Oaks is ranked the 39th 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). Seven Oaks was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Seven Oaks's White Population

9,179 residents of Seven Oaks, or 57.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Seven Oaks is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Seven Oaks ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seven Oaks's White population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. White residents' share of Seven Oaks's population has increased from 50.6% to 57.7%.

Seven Oaks is more White than neighboring St. Andrews (22.2% White). Seven Oaks is less White than neighboring Oak Grove (67.4% White), West Columbia (63.5% White), Irmo (58.1% White), and Springdale (61.4% White).

Seven Oaks's Black Population

5,067 residents of Seven Oaks, or 31.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Seven Oaks is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Seven Oaks ranks 180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seven Oaks's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Seven Oaks's population has decreased from 35.6% to 31.8%.

Seven Oaks is more Black than neighboring Oak Grove (15.6% Black), West Columbia (16.1% Black), Irmo (27.4% Black), and Springdale (22.9% Black). Seven Oaks is less Black than neighboring St. Andrews (68.5% Black).

Seven Oaks's Asian Population

284 residents of Seven Oaks, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Seven Oaks is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Seven Oaks ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seven Oaks's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Asian residents' share of Seven Oaks's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Seven Oaks is more Asian than neighboring Oak Grove (1.5% Asian). Seven Oaks is less Asian than neighboring St. Andrews (2.2% Asian), West Columbia (4.3% Asian), Irmo (4.3% Asian), and Springdale (3.1% Asian).

Seven Oaks's Hispanic Population

775 residents of Seven Oaks, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Seven Oaks is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Seven Oaks ranks 168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seven Oaks's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Seven Oaks's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.9%.

Seven Oaks is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Andrews (3.6% Hispanic). Seven Oaks is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (12.9% Hispanic), West Columbia (12.4% Hispanic), Irmo (5.6% Hispanic), and Springdale (5.2% Hispanic).

Seven Oaks's Native American/Other Population

263 residents of Seven Oaks, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Seven Oaks is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Seven Oaks ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seven Oaks's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 65.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Seven Oaks's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.

Seven Oaks is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Andrews (0.2% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), West Columbia (0.2% Native American/Other), and Irmo (0.1% Native American/Other). Seven Oaks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (1.8% Native American/Other).

Seven Oaks's Multiracial Population

353 residents of Seven Oaks, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Seven Oaks is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Seven Oaks ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Seven Oaks's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Seven Oaks's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.2%.

Seven Oaks is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Andrews (3.3% Multiracial), West Columbia (3.6% Multiracial), Irmo (4.5% Multiracial), and Springdale (5.6% 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.