Burton, SC Demographics
A map of Burton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,875 | 42.4% |
Black | 2,422 | 35.7% |
Hispanic | 1,018 | 15.0% |
Multiracial | 289 | 4.3% |
Asian | 112 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 61 | 0.9% |
Burton, South Carolina had a population of 6,777 in 2020. It was 42.4% White, 35.7% Black, 1.7% Asian, 15.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Burton is the 86th 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).
Burton's White Population
2,875 residents of Burton identify as White, or 42.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Burton less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Burton is ranked #339 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Burton is more White than neighboring Seabrook (31.5% White). Burton is less White than neighboring Beaufort (65% White), Shell Point (64.3% White), Laurel Bay (51% White), and Port Royal (58.5% White).
Burton's Black Population
2,422 residents of Burton identify as Black, or 35.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burton slightly larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Burton is ranked #178 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Burton is more Black than neighboring Beaufort (20.3% Black), Shell Point (14% Black), Laurel Bay (23.6% Black), and Port Royal (19.5% Black). Burton is less Black than neighboring Seabrook (62.3% Black).
Burton's Asian Population
112 residents of Burton identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Burton is ranked #88 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Burton is more Asian than neighboring Seabrook (0.6% Asian). Burton is less Asian than neighboring Beaufort (1.9% Asian), Shell Point (2.1% Asian), and Port Royal (2.3% Asian).
Burton's Hispanic Population
1,018 residents of Burton identify as Hispanic, or 15.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burton slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Burton is ranked #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Burton is more Hispanic than neighboring Beaufort (8.5% Hispanic), Shell Point (12.7% Hispanic), Port Royal (14.7% Hispanic), and Seabrook (3.6% Hispanic). Burton is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel Bay (17% Hispanic).
Burton's Native American/Other Population
61 residents of Burton 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 Burton 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, Burton is ranked #137 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Burton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Royal (0.8% Native American/Other), and Seabrook (0.6% Native American/Other). Burton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shell Point (1.3% Native American/Other), and Laurel Bay (1.2% Native American/Other).
Burton's Multiracial Population
289 residents of Burton identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Burton is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Burton is more Multiracial than neighboring Beaufort (3.5% Multiracial), Port Royal (4.2% Multiracial), and Seabrook (1.5% Multiracial). Burton is less Multiracial than neighboring Shell Point (5.6% Multiracial), and Laurel Bay (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.