Shell Point, SC Demographics

A map of Shell Point's Population by Race

Shell Point, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,439, a dramatic decrease from the 2,281 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 9.4% Black, 4.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shell Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shell Point has become considerably 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 Shell Point, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shell Point is ranked the 233rd 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). Shell Point was ranked the 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shell Point's White Population

1,211 residents of Shell Point, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shell Point is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Shell Point ranks 220th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Point's White population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. White residents' share of Shell Point's population has increased from 64.3% to 84.2%.

Shell Point is more White than neighboring Burton (49.6% White), Port Royal (56.8% White), Beaufort (62.6% White), Laurel Bay (45.2% White), and Seabrook (49.8% White).

Shell Point's Black Population

135 residents of Shell Point, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shell Point is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Shell Point ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Black residents' share of Shell Point's population has decreased from 14.0% to 9.4%.

Shell Point is less Black than neighboring Burton (37.8% Black), Port Royal (13.6% Black), Beaufort (26% Black), Laurel Bay (38.4% Black), and Seabrook (44.8% Black).

Shell Point's Asian Population

0 residents of Shell Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shell Point is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Shell Point ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Shell Point's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Shell Point is less Asian than neighboring Burton (3.4% Asian), Port Royal (2.1% Asian), Beaufort (0.9% Asian), and Laurel Bay (0.3% Asian).

Shell Point's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Shell Point, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shell Point is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Shell Point ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Shell Point's population has decreased from 12.7% to 4.2%.

Shell Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Burton (3.4% Hispanic), and Seabrook (0% Hispanic). Shell Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Royal (21.4% Hispanic), Beaufort (7.4% Hispanic), and Laurel Bay (13.8% Hispanic).

Shell Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shell Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shell Point is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Shell Point ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shell Point's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Shell Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burton (0.1% Native American/Other), Port Royal (0.3% Native American/Other), Beaufort (0.4% Native American/Other), and Laurel Bay (0.2% Native American/Other).

Shell Point's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Shell Point, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shell Point is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Shell Point ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shell Point's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Shell Point's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.2%.

Shell Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Laurel Bay (2.1% Multiracial). Shell Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Burton (5.7% Multiracial), Port Royal (5.8% Multiracial), Beaufort (2.8% Multiracial), and Seabrook (5.4% 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.