Woodfield, SC Demographics

A map of Woodfield's Population by Race

Woodfield, South Carolina has an estimated population of 9,465, a slight increase from the 9,199 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% Black, 20.5% Hispanic, 13.5% White, 3.8% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodfield has become less 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 Woodfield, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodfield is ranked the 65th 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). Woodfield was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodfield's White Population

1,281 residents of Woodfield, or 13.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodfield is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Woodfield ranks 441st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfield's White population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Woodfield's population has decreased from 16.8% to 13.5%.

Woodfield is more White than neighboring Dentsville (10.4% White). Woodfield is less White than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (83.2% White), Columbia (45.7% White), Forest Acres (78.8% White), and Capitol View (33.6% White).

Woodfield's Black Population

5,591 residents of Woodfield, or 59.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodfield is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Woodfield ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Woodfield's population has increased from 55.4% to 59.1%.

Woodfield is more Black than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (6.3% Black), Columbia (40.1% Black), Forest Acres (12.8% Black), and Capitol View (52.8% Black). Woodfield is less Black than neighboring Dentsville (74.1% Black).

Woodfield's Asian Population

362 residents of Woodfield, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodfield is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Woodfield ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. Asian residents' share of Woodfield's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.8%.

Woodfield is more Asian than neighboring Dentsville (2.7% Asian), Columbia (3.2% Asian), Forest Acres (1.8% Asian), and Capitol View (0% Asian). Woodfield is less Asian than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (4.7% Asian).

Woodfield's Hispanic Population

1,937 residents of Woodfield, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodfield is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Woodfield ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.5%.

Woodfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dentsville (7.9% Hispanic), Arcadia Lakes (5.4% Hispanic), Columbia (6.2% Hispanic), Forest Acres (1.7% Hispanic), and Capitol View (10.1% Hispanic).

Woodfield's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Woodfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodfield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodfield ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodfield's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Woodfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Forest Acres (0.1% Native American/Other), and Capitol View (0% Native American/Other). Woodfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia (1% Native American/Other).

Woodfield's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Woodfield, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodfield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Woodfield ranks 236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodfield's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.9%.

Woodfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (0.3% Multiracial). Woodfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dentsville (4.7% Multiracial), Columbia (3.9% Multiracial), Forest Acres (4.8% Multiracial), and Capitol View (3.5% 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.