Blythewood, SC Demographics

A map of Blythewood's Population by Race

Blythewood, South Carolina had a population of 4,772 in 2020. It was 48.9% White, 38.8% Black, 2.4% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Blythewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Blythewood is the 105th 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).

Blythewood's White Population

2,333 residents of Blythewood identify as White, or 48.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Blythewood less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Blythewood is ranked #306 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Blythewood is more White than neighboring Dentsville (16.2% White), Winnsboro Mills (30.2% White), and Woodfield (16.8% White). Blythewood is less White than neighboring Ridgeway (53% White), and Arcadia Lakes (84.6% White).

Blythewood's Black Population

1,851 residents of Blythewood identify as Black, or 38.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Blythewood larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Blythewood is ranked #165 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Blythewood is more Black than neighboring Arcadia Lakes (6.5% Black). Blythewood is less Black than neighboring Ridgeway (41.7% Black), Dentsville (68.3% Black), Winnsboro Mills (58.6% Black), and Woodfield (55.4% Black).

Blythewood's Asian Population

115 residents of Blythewood identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Blythewood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Blythewood is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Blythewood is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Asian), and Winnsboro Mills (2.1% Asian). Blythewood is less Asian than neighboring Dentsville (3.9% Asian), Arcadia Lakes (2.8% Asian), and Woodfield (2.8% Asian).

Blythewood's Hispanic Population

224 residents of Blythewood identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Blythewood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Blythewood is ranked #193 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Blythewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeway (2.3% Hispanic), and Arcadia Lakes (2.5% Hispanic). Blythewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Dentsville (7.8% Hispanic), Winnsboro Mills (4.8% Hispanic), and Woodfield (20.6% Hispanic).

Blythewood's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Blythewood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Blythewood 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, Blythewood is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Blythewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeway (0.4% Native American/Other), Dentsville (0.9% Native American/Other), Arcadia Lakes (0.7% Native American/Other), and Woodfield (0.8% Native American/Other). Blythewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winnsboro Mills (1.2% Native American/Other).

Blythewood's Multiracial Population

201 residents of Blythewood identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Blythewood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Blythewood is ranked #141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Blythewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeway (2.6% Multiracial), Dentsville (2.9% Multiracial), Arcadia Lakes (2.9% Multiracial), Winnsboro Mills (3.1% Multiracial), and Woodfield (3.5% Multiracial).

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