Bennettsville, SC Demographics
A map of Bennettsville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 4,529 | 64.5% |
White | 2,089 | 29.8% |
Multiracial | 198 | 2.8% |
Hispanic | 92 | 1.3% |
Asian | 56 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 56 | 0.8% |
Bennettsville, South Carolina had a population of 7,020 in 2020. It was 29.8% White, 64.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bennettsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bennettsville is the 85th 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).
Bennettsville's White Population
2,089 residents of Bennettsville identify as White, or 29.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Bennettsville considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bennettsville is ranked #402 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bennettsville is more White than neighboring Clio (23.2% White). Bennettsville is less White than neighboring Tatum (52.6% White), Blenheim (52.2% White), McColl (54.8% White), and Gibson (35.9% White).
Bennettsville's Black Population
4,529 residents of Bennettsville identify as Black, or 64.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bennettsville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bennettsville is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bennettsville is more Black than neighboring Tatum (27.6% Black), Blenheim (42.6% Black), McColl (21.3% Black), and Gibson (42.1% Black). Bennettsville is less Black than neighboring Clio (68.6% Black).
Bennettsville's Asian Population
56 residents of Bennettsville identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bennettsville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bennettsville is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bennettsville is more Asian than neighboring Tatum (0% Asian), Blenheim (0% Asian), McColl (0.2% Asian), Clio (0% Asian), and Gibson (0.4% Asian).
Bennettsville's Hispanic Population
92 residents of Bennettsville identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bennettsville slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bennettsville is ranked #398 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bennettsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Blenheim (0.9% Hispanic), and McColl (0.9% Hispanic). Bennettsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Tatum (2.6% Hispanic), Clio (1.5% Hispanic), and Gibson (1.6% Hispanic).
Bennettsville's Native American/Other Population
56 residents of Bennettsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bennettsville 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, Bennettsville is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bennettsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blenheim (0% Native American/Other). Bennettsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tatum (11.8% Native American/Other), McColl (16.9% Native American/Other), Clio (5.1% Native American/Other), and Gibson (9.4% Native American/Other).
Bennettsville's Multiracial Population
198 residents of Bennettsville identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bennettsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Bennettsville is ranked #323 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bennettsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Clio (1.6% Multiracial). Bennettsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Tatum (5.3% Multiracial), Blenheim (4.3% Multiracial), McColl (5.9% Multiracial), and Gibson (10.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.