Socastee, SC Demographics

A map of Socastee's Population by Race

Socastee, South Carolina has an estimated population of 23,796, an increase from the 22,213 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Socastee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Socastee has become slightly more 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 Socastee, that probability was 47.1% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Socastee is ranked the 27th 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). Socastee was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Socastee's White Population

16,557 residents of Socastee, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Socastee is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Socastee ranks 169th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socastee's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Socastee's population has decreased from 70.8% to 69.6%.

Socastee is more White than neighboring Bucksport (0% White). Socastee is less White than neighboring Forestbrook (84.6% White), Surfside Beach (92.3% White), Red Hill (72.1% White), and Garden City (94.5% White).

Socastee's Black Population

1,302 residents of Socastee, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Socastee is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Socastee ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socastee's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Socastee's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.5%.

Socastee is more Black than neighboring Forestbrook (4.1% Black), Surfside Beach (1.5% Black), and Garden City (0.9% Black). Socastee is less Black than neighboring Red Hill (10.2% Black), and Bucksport (88.5% Black).

Socastee's Asian Population

255 residents of Socastee, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Socastee is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Socastee ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socastee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Asian residents' share of Socastee's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.1%.

Socastee is more Asian than neighboring Forestbrook (0% Asian), Surfside Beach (0.6% Asian), and Garden City (0.8% Asian). Socastee is less Asian than neighboring Red Hill (1.2% Asian), and Bucksport (11.5% Asian).

Socastee's Hispanic Population

4,431 residents of Socastee, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Socastee is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Socastee ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socastee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Socastee's population has increased from 13.8% to 18.6%.

Socastee is more Hispanic than neighboring Forestbrook (10.6% Hispanic), Surfside Beach (0.6% Hispanic), Red Hill (8.8% Hispanic), Garden City (1.8% Hispanic), and Bucksport (0% Hispanic).

Socastee's Native American/Other Population

187 residents of Socastee, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Socastee is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Socastee ranks 156th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socastee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Socastee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Socastee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forestbrook (0.2% Native American/Other), Surfside Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bucksport (0% Native American/Other). Socastee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Red Hill (1% Native American/Other).

Socastee's Multiracial Population

1,064 residents of Socastee, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Socastee is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Socastee ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socastee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Socastee's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.5%.

Socastee is more Multiracial than neighboring Forestbrook (0.6% Multiracial), Garden City (1.5% Multiracial), and Bucksport (0% Multiracial). Socastee is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Hill (6.7% 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.