Capitol View, SC Demographics

A map of Capitol View's Population by Race

Capitol View, South Carolina had a population of 4,653 in 2020. It was 31.9% White, 56.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Capitol View, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Capitol View is the 107th 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).

Capitol View's White Population

1,486 residents of Capitol View identify as White, or 31.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Capitol View considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Capitol View is ranked #394 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Capitol View is more White than neighboring Hopkins (14% White), and Woodfield (16.8% White). Capitol View is less White than neighboring Columbia (49.2% White), Arthurtown (37.8% White), and Forest Acres (73.5% White).

Capitol View's Black Population

2,637 residents of Capitol View identify as Black, or 56.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Capitol View considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Capitol View is ranked #86 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Capitol View is more Black than neighboring Columbia (38.1% Black), Arthurtown (50.8% Black), Forest Acres (17.2% Black), and Woodfield (55.4% Black). Capitol View is less Black than neighboring Hopkins (80.1% Black).

Capitol View's Asian Population

52 residents of Capitol View identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Capitol View roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Capitol View is ranked #125 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Capitol View is more Asian than neighboring Hopkins (0.2% Asian). Capitol View is less Asian than neighboring Columbia (3% Asian), Arthurtown (3.1% Asian), Forest Acres (1.6% Asian), and Woodfield (2.8% Asian).

Capitol View's Hispanic Population

295 residents of Capitol View identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Capitol View roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Capitol View is ranked #129 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Capitol View is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbia (5.9% Hispanic), Arthurtown (4.1% Hispanic), Forest Acres (3.6% Hispanic), and Hopkins (2.9% Hispanic). Capitol View is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodfield (20.6% Hispanic).

Capitol View's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Capitol View identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Capitol View 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, Capitol View is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Capitol View is more Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia (0.6% Native American/Other), Forest Acres (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hopkins (0.4% Native American/Other). Capitol View is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arthurtown (1.3% Native American/Other), and Woodfield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Capitol View's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Capitol View identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Capitol View roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Capitol View is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Capitol View is more Multiracial than neighboring Columbia (3.1% Multiracial), Arthurtown (2.9% Multiracial), and Hopkins (2.5% Multiracial). Capitol View is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest Acres (3.6% Multiracial), and Woodfield (3.5% Multiracial).

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