Barnwell, SC Demographics

A map of Barnwell's Population by Race

Barnwell, South Carolina had a population of 4,652 in 2020. It was 39.7% White, 51.4% Black, 2.1% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Barnwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Barnwell is the 108th 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).

Barnwell's White Population

1,847 residents of Barnwell identify as White, or 39.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Barnwell considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Barnwell is ranked #354 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Barnwell is more White than neighboring Kline (38.5% White), Elko (33.6% White), and Blackville (13% White). Barnwell is less White than neighboring Snelling (70.4% White), and Hilda (86.6% White).

Barnwell's Black Population

2,393 residents of Barnwell identify as Black, or 51.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Barnwell considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Barnwell is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Barnwell is more Black than neighboring Snelling (22.8% Black), Kline (41.2% Black), and Hilda (9.8% Black). Barnwell is less Black than neighboring Elko (52.1% Black), and Blackville (82.3% Black).

Barnwell's Asian Population

100 residents of Barnwell identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Barnwell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Barnwell is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Barnwell is more Asian than neighboring Snelling (0% Asian), Kline (0% Asian), Hilda (0.2% Asian), Elko (0% Asian), and Blackville (0.3% Asian).

Barnwell's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Barnwell identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Barnwell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Barnwell is ranked #324 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Barnwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Hilda (1% Hispanic), and Blackville (1.6% Hispanic). Barnwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Snelling (2.8% Hispanic), Kline (9.5% Hispanic), and Elko (8.6% Hispanic).

Barnwell's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Barnwell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Barnwell 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, Barnwell is ranked #137 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Barnwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hilda (0% Native American/Other), and Blackville (0.8% Native American/Other). Barnwell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Snelling (1.2% Native American/Other), Kline (2% Native American/Other), and Elko (2.9% Native American/Other).

Barnwell's Multiracial Population

172 residents of Barnwell identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Barnwell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Barnwell is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Barnwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Snelling (2.8% Multiracial), Hilda (2.4% Multiracial), Elko (2.9% Multiracial), and Blackville (2% Multiracial). Barnwell is less Multiracial than neighboring Kline (8.8% Multiracial).

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