Welcome, SC Demographics

A map of Welcome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,033	2,940	46.5%	40.3%
Black	1,892	2,109	29.0%	28.9%
Hispanic	1,334	1,903	20.4%	26.1%
Multiracial	255	277	3.9%	3.8%
Asian	13	26	0.2%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	43	0.0%	0.6%

Welcome, South Carolina has an estimated population of 6,527, a large decrease from the 7,298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.5% White, 29.0% Black, 20.4% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Welcome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Welcome has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Welcome, that probability was 68.5% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Welcome is ranked the 90th 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). Welcome was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Welcome's White Population

3,033 residents of Welcome, or 46.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Welcome is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Welcome ranks 351st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welcome's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Welcome's population has increased from 40.3% to 46.5%.

Welcome is more White than neighboring Parker (32.1% White), Judson (22% White), and City View (30.6% White). Welcome is less White than neighboring Dunean (49% White), and Powdersville (78.8% White).

Welcome's Black Population

1,892 residents of Welcome, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Welcome is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Welcome ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welcome's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Welcome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.0%.

Welcome is more Black than neighboring Parker (23.1% Black), and Powdersville (10.6% Black). Welcome is less Black than neighboring Judson (41.6% Black), Dunean (34.8% Black), and City View (34.2% Black).

Welcome's Asian Population

13 residents of Welcome, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Welcome is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Welcome ranks 274th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welcome's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Welcome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Welcome is less Asian than neighboring Parker (0.5% Asian), Judson (3.8% Asian), Dunean (0.3% Asian), Powdersville (1.4% Asian), and City View (0.9% Asian).

Welcome's Hispanic Population

1,334 residents of Welcome, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Welcome is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Welcome ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welcome's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Welcome's population has decreased from 26.1% to 20.4%.

Welcome is more Hispanic than neighboring Dunean (9.7% Hispanic), and Powdersville (4.8% Hispanic). Welcome is less Hispanic than neighboring Parker (34.6% Hispanic), Judson (29.7% Hispanic), and City View (33.4% Hispanic).

Welcome's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Welcome, 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 Welcome is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Welcome ranks 278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welcome's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Welcome's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Welcome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunean (0.2% Native American/Other), and Powdersville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Welcome's Multiracial Population

255 residents of Welcome, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Welcome is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Welcome ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welcome's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Welcome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Welcome is more Multiracial than neighboring Judson (2.9% Multiracial), and City View (0.9% Multiracial). Welcome is less Multiracial than neighboring Parker (9.8% Multiracial), Dunean (6% Multiracial), and Powdersville (4.2% 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.