Westminster, SC Demographics

A map of Westminster's Population by Race

Westminster, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,521, an increase from the 2,353 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westminster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westminster 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 Westminster, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westminster is ranked the 169th 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). Westminster was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westminster's White Population

2,125 residents of Westminster, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westminster is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Westminster ranks 101st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 78.5% to 84.3%.

Westminster is more White than neighboring West Union (60.3% White), Walhalla (57.1% White), and Seneca (72.8% White). Westminster is less White than neighboring South Union (100% White), and Chickasaw Point (93.9% White).

Westminster's Black Population

64 residents of Westminster, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westminster is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Westminster ranks 375th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Black residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 8.7% to 2.5%.

Westminster is more Black than neighboring South Union (0% Black), and Chickasaw Point (0% Black). Westminster is less Black than neighboring West Union (8.4% Black), Walhalla (2.9% Black), and Seneca (17.4% Black).

Westminster's Asian Population

0 residents of Westminster, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Westminster ranks 278th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westminster is less Asian than neighboring Walhalla (0.3% Asian), and Seneca (0.8% Asian).

Westminster's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Westminster, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westminster ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Westminster is more Hispanic than neighboring South Union (0% Hispanic), Chickasaw Point (3.9% Hispanic), and Seneca (6.4% Hispanic). Westminster is less Hispanic than neighboring West Union (25.4% Hispanic), and Walhalla (27.3% Hispanic).

Westminster's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Westminster, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Westminster ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Westminster is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Union (0% Native American/Other), Walhalla (0.1% Native American/Other), South Union (0% Native American/Other), Chickasaw Point (0% Native American/Other), and Seneca (0.8% Native American/Other).

Westminster's Multiracial Population

145 residents of Westminster, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westminster is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Westminster ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.8%.

Westminster is more Multiracial than neighboring South Union (0% Multiracial), Chickasaw Point (2.3% Multiracial), and Seneca (1.8% Multiracial). Westminster is less Multiracial than neighboring West Union (5.9% Multiracial), and Walhalla (12.2% 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.