South Carrollton, KY Demographics

A map of South Carrollton's Population by Race

South Carrollton, Kentucky has an estimated population of 157, a large increase from the 141 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 2.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Carrollton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Carrollton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Carrollton, that probability was 14.9% in 2020 and 5.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Carrollton is ranked the 490th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). South Carrollton was ranked the 519th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Carrollton's White Population

153 residents of South Carrollton, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Carrollton is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. South Carrollton ranks 220th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Carrollton's White population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. White residents' share of South Carrollton's population has increased from 92.2% to 97.5%.

South Carrollton is more White than neighboring Central City (86.6% White), Powderly (89.2% White), and Island (95.5% White). South Carrollton is less White than neighboring Bremen (97.9% White), and Cleaton (100% White).

South Carrollton's Black Population

0 residents of South Carrollton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Carrollton is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. South Carrollton ranks 366th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Carrollton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Carrollton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

South Carrollton is less Black than neighboring Central City (3.9% Black), Powderly (5.3% Black), and Island (0.7% Black).

South Carrollton's Asian Population

4 residents of South Carrollton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Carrollton is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. South Carrollton ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Carrollton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of South Carrollton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

South Carrollton is more Asian than neighboring Central City (0.4% Asian), Bremen (0% Asian), Cleaton (0% Asian), Powderly (0% Asian), and Island (0% Asian).

South Carrollton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Carrollton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Carrollton is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. South Carrollton ranks 391st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

South Carrollton is less Hispanic than neighboring Central City (3.4% Hispanic), Powderly (1.1% Hispanic), and Island (1% Hispanic).

South Carrollton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Carrollton, 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 South Carrollton is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. South Carrollton ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Carrollton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Carrollton's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

South Carrollton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (0.4% Native American/Other).

South Carrollton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Carrollton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Carrollton is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. South Carrollton ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

South Carrollton is less Multiracial than neighboring Central City (5.3% Multiracial), Bremen (2.1% Multiracial), Powderly (4.5% Multiracial), and Island (2.8% 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.