South Congaree, SC Demographics

A map of South Congaree's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,721	1,731	82.9%	72.8%
Black	164	327	7.9%	13.8%
Hispanic	69	149	3.3%	6.3%
Multiracial	58	113	2.8%	4.8%
Native American/Other	54	26	2.6%	1.1%
Asian	9	31	0.4%	1.3%

South Congaree, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,075, a large decrease from the 2,377 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% White, 7.9% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Congaree, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Congaree 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 South Congaree, that probability was 44.4% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Congaree is ranked the 192nd 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). South Congaree was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Congaree's White Population

1,721 residents of South Congaree, or 82.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Congaree is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. South Congaree ranks 153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Congaree's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of South Congaree's population has increased from 72.8% to 82.9%.

South Congaree is more White than neighboring Pine Ridge (62.5% White), Springdale (61.4% White), Oak Grove (67.4% White), and West Columbia (63.5% White). South Congaree is less White than neighboring Edmund (89% White).

South Congaree's Black Population

164 residents of South Congaree, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Congaree is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. South Congaree ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Congaree's Black population has declined by an estimated 49.8%. Black residents' share of South Congaree's population has decreased from 13.8% to 7.9%.

South Congaree is less Black than neighboring Pine Ridge (24% Black), Springdale (22.9% Black), Oak Grove (15.6% Black), Edmund (8.4% Black), and West Columbia (16.1% Black).

South Congaree's Asian Population

9 residents of South Congaree, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Congaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. South Congaree ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Congaree's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Asian residents' share of South Congaree's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

South Congaree is more Asian than neighboring Edmund (0% Asian). South Congaree is less Asian than neighboring Pine Ridge (4.3% Asian), Springdale (3.1% Asian), Oak Grove (1.5% Asian), and West Columbia (4.3% Asian).

South Congaree's Hispanic Population

69 residents of South Congaree, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Congaree is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Congaree ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Congaree's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Congaree's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.3%.

South Congaree is more Hispanic than neighboring Edmund (0% Hispanic). South Congaree is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Ridge (5.6% Hispanic), Springdale (5.2% Hispanic), Oak Grove (12.9% Hispanic), and West Columbia (12.4% Hispanic).

South Congaree's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of South Congaree, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Congaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. South Congaree ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Congaree's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 107.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Congaree's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.6%.

South Congaree is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Ridge (0.8% Native American/Other), Springdale (1.8% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), Edmund (0% Native American/Other), and West Columbia (0.2% Native American/Other).

South Congaree's Multiracial Population

58 residents of South Congaree, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Congaree is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Congaree ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Congaree's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Congaree's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.8%.

South Congaree is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (2.2% Multiracial), and Edmund (2.6% Multiracial). South Congaree is less Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (5.6% Multiracial), and West Columbia (3.6% 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.