Awendaw, SC Demographics

A map of Awendaw's Population by Race

Awendaw, South Carolina had a population of 1,399 in 2020. It was 51.5% White, 45.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Awendaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Awendaw is the 229th most populous. 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).

Awendaw's White Population

720 residents of Awendaw identify as White, or 51.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Awendaw slightly less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Awendaw is ranked #293 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Awendaw is less White than neighboring Isle of Palms (94% White), Mount Pleasant (87.5% White), McClellanville (92.6% White), Sullivan's Island (93.6% White), and Jamestown (61.8% White).

Awendaw's Black Population

634 residents of Awendaw identify as Black, or 45.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Awendaw considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Awendaw is ranked #131 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Awendaw is more Black than neighboring Isle of Palms (0.3% Black), Mount Pleasant (3.3% Black), McClellanville (3% Black), Sullivan's Island (0.4% Black), and Jamestown (27.9% Black).

Awendaw's Asian Population

0 residents of Awendaw identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Awendaw roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Awendaw is ranked #358 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Awendaw is less Asian than neighboring Isle of Palms (0.8% Asian), Mount Pleasant (2.2% Asian), and Sullivan's Island (0.8% Asian).

Awendaw's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Awendaw identify as Hispanic, or 0.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Awendaw slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Awendaw is ranked #444 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Awendaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Isle of Palms (2.1% Hispanic), Mount Pleasant (3.6% Hispanic), McClellanville (1% Hispanic), Sullivan's Island (2.5% Hispanic), and Jamestown (5.9% Hispanic).

Awendaw's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Awendaw identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Awendaw roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Awendaw is ranked #376 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Awendaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sullivan's Island (0.1% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (0% Native American/Other). Awendaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Isle of Palms (0.5% Native American/Other), Mount Pleasant (0.4% Native American/Other), and McClellanville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Awendaw's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Awendaw identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Awendaw roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Awendaw is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Awendaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Isle of Palms (2.3% Multiracial), Mount Pleasant (3% Multiracial), McClellanville (2.3% Multiracial), Sullivan's Island (2.6% Multiracial), and Jamestown (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.