Wellford, SC Demographics

A map of Wellford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,496	1,437	42.6%	43.6%
Black	1,357	1,328	38.6%	40.3%
Multiracial	252	186	7.2%	5.6%
Hispanic	225	276	6.4%	8.4%
Asian	108	46	3.1%	1.4%
Native American/Other	77	20	2.2%	0.6%

Wellford, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,515, an increase from the 3,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.6% White, 38.6% Black, 7.2% Multiracial, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Asian, and 2.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wellford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wellford has become more 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 Wellford, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wellford is ranked the 133rd 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). Wellford was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wellford's White Population

1,496 residents of Wellford, or 42.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wellford is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Wellford ranks 330th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wellford's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Wellford's population has decreased from 43.6% to 42.6%.

Wellford is less White than neighboring Lyman (59.2% White), Startex (96% White), Duncan (54% White), Fairforest (57.6% White), and Inman Mills (81.5% White).

Wellford's Black Population

1,357 residents of Wellford, or 38.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wellford is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Wellford ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wellford's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Wellford's population has decreased from 40.3% to 38.6%.

Wellford is more Black than neighboring Lyman (21.8% Black), Startex (0% Black), Duncan (32.6% Black), Fairforest (6.1% Black), and Inman Mills (10.9% Black).

Wellford's Asian Population

108 residents of Wellford, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wellford is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Wellford ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wellford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 134.8%. Asian residents' share of Wellford's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.1%.

Wellford is more Asian than neighboring Startex (0% Asian), and Duncan (0% Asian). Wellford is less Asian than neighboring Lyman (3.2% Asian), Fairforest (3.6% Asian), and Inman Mills (6.8% Asian).

Wellford's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Wellford, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wellford is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wellford ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wellford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wellford's population has decreased from 8.4% to 6.4%.

Wellford is more Hispanic than neighboring Startex (0% Hispanic), and Inman Mills (0% Hispanic). Wellford is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyman (9.6% Hispanic), Duncan (10.3% Hispanic), and Fairforest (32.1% Hispanic).

Wellford's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Wellford, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wellford is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Wellford ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wellford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 285.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wellford's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Wellford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Startex (0% Native American/Other), Duncan (1.6% Native American/Other), Fairforest (0% Native American/Other), and Inman Mills (0% Native American/Other). Wellford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lyman (2.6% Native American/Other).

Wellford's Multiracial Population

252 residents of Wellford, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wellford is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wellford ranks 41st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wellford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Wellford's population has increased from 5.6% to 7.2%.

Wellford is more Multiracial than neighboring Lyman (3.5% Multiracial), Startex (4% Multiracial), Duncan (1.5% Multiracial), Fairforest (0.6% Multiracial), and Inman Mills (0.8% 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.