Walhalla, SC Demographics

A map of Walhalla's Population by Race

Walhalla, South Carolina has an estimated population of 4,157, a slight increase from the 4,072 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% White, 27.3% Hispanic, 12.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walhalla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walhalla has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Walhalla, that probability was 51.5% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walhalla is ranked the 118th 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). Walhalla was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walhalla's White Population

2,375 residents of Walhalla, or 57.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walhalla is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Walhalla ranks 216th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walhalla's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Walhalla's population has decreased from 64.5% to 57.1%.

Walhalla is less White than neighboring West Union (60.3% White), Westminster (84.3% White), Tamassee (80% White), Seneca (72.8% White), and Salem (90.4% White).

Walhalla's Black Population

121 residents of Walhalla, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walhalla is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Walhalla ranks 417th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walhalla's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Black residents' share of Walhalla's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Walhalla is more Black than neighboring Westminster (2.5% Black), and Salem (0% Black). Walhalla is less Black than neighboring West Union (8.4% Black), Tamassee (20% Black), and Seneca (17.4% Black).

Walhalla's Asian Population

13 residents of Walhalla, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walhalla is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Walhalla ranks 244th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walhalla's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Asian residents' share of Walhalla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Walhalla is more Asian than neighboring West Union (0% Asian), Westminster (0% Asian), and Tamassee (0% Asian). Walhalla is less Asian than neighboring Seneca (0.8% Asian), and Salem (2.3% Asian).

Walhalla's Hispanic Population

1,134 residents of Walhalla, or 27.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walhalla is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Walhalla ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walhalla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Walhalla's population has increased from 25.5% to 27.3%.

Walhalla is more Hispanic than neighboring West Union (25.4% Hispanic), Westminster (6.5% Hispanic), Tamassee (0% Hispanic), Seneca (6.4% Hispanic), and Salem (3.4% Hispanic).

Walhalla's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Walhalla, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walhalla is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Walhalla ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walhalla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walhalla's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Walhalla is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Union (0% Native American/Other), Tamassee (0% Native American/Other), and Salem (0% Native American/Other). Walhalla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westminster (0.9% Native American/Other), and Seneca (0.8% Native American/Other).

Walhalla's Multiracial Population

508 residents of Walhalla, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walhalla is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Walhalla ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walhalla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 163.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Walhalla's population has increased from 4.7% to 12.2%.

Walhalla is more Multiracial than neighboring West Union (5.9% Multiracial), Westminster (5.8% Multiracial), Tamassee (0% Multiracial), Seneca (1.8% Multiracial), and Salem (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.