Society Hill, SC Demographics

A map of Society Hill's Population by Race

Society Hill, South Carolina has an estimated population of 388, a large decrease from the 438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% White, 39.9% Black, 4.6% Native American/Other, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Society Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Society Hill has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Society Hill, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Society Hill is ranked the 360th 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). Society Hill was ranked the 341st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Society Hill's White Population

206 residents of Society Hill, or 53.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Society Hill is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Society Hill ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Society Hill's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Society Hill's population has increased from 45.7% to 53.1%.

Society Hill is more White than neighboring Cash (0% White), Dovesville (49.8% White), and Cheraw (38.9% White). Society Hill is less White than neighboring Blenheim (68.3% White), and Patrick (60.1% White).

Society Hill's Black Population

155 residents of Society Hill, or 39.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Society Hill is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Society Hill ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Society Hill's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. Black residents' share of Society Hill's population has decreased from 47.3% to 39.9%.

Society Hill is more Black than neighboring Blenheim (23.2% Black), and Patrick (23.9% Black). Society Hill is less Black than neighboring Cash (84.2% Black), Dovesville (50.2% Black), and Cheraw (54.5% Black).

Society Hill's Asian Population

0 residents of Society Hill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Society Hill is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Society Hill ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Society Hill's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Society Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Society Hill is less Asian than neighboring Cash (0.4% Asian), and Cheraw (1% Asian).

Society Hill's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Society Hill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Society Hill is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Society Hill ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

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

Society Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Cash (12.7% Hispanic), Cheraw (2.2% Hispanic), and Patrick (3% Hispanic).

Society Hill's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Society Hill, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Society Hill is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Society Hill ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Society Hill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Society Hill's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.6%.

Society Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cash (0% Native American/Other), Dovesville (0% Native American/Other), Cheraw (0.3% Native American/Other), and Patrick (0% Native American/Other). Society Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blenheim (7.3% Native American/Other).

Society Hill's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Society Hill, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Society Hill is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Society Hill ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Society Hill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Society Hill's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.3%.

Society Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Dovesville (0% Multiracial), and Blenheim (1.2% Multiracial). Society Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Cash (2.7% Multiracial), Cheraw (3% Multiracial), and Patrick (13% 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.