Central, SC Demographics

A map of Central's Population by Race

Central, South Carolina had a population of 5,247 in 2020. It was 64.3% White, 17.4% Black, 5.8% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Central, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Central is the 101st 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).

Central's White Population

3,375 residents of Central identify as White, or 64.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Central roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Central is ranked #217 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Central is less White than neighboring Cateechee (91% White), Norris (88.1% White), Clemson (75.3% White), Clemson University (78.3% White), and Pendleton (66.6% White).

Central's Black Population

911 residents of Central identify as Black, or 17.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Central slightly less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Central is ranked #293 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Black than neighboring Cateechee (1.6% Black), Norris (3.8% Black), Clemson (7.4% Black), and Clemson University (8.9% Black). Central is less Black than neighboring Pendleton (20.4% Black).

Central's Asian Population

305 residents of Central identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Central is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Asian than neighboring Cateechee (0.6% Asian), Norris (0% Asian), Clemson University (2.6% Asian), and Pendleton (2.3% Asian). Central is less Asian than neighboring Clemson (8.5% Asian).

Central's Hispanic Population

387 residents of Central identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Central is ranked #102 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Hispanic than neighboring Cateechee (4.4% Hispanic), Norris (2% Hispanic), Clemson (4.5% Hispanic), Clemson University (5.3% Hispanic), and Pendleton (3.8% Hispanic).

Central's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Central 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 Central 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, Central is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cateechee (0% Native American/Other), Norris (0% Native American/Other), Clemson (0.8% Native American/Other), Clemson University (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pendleton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Central's Multiracial Population

216 residents of Central identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Central roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Central is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Central is more Multiracial than neighboring Cateechee (2.5% Multiracial), and Clemson (3.6% Multiracial). Central is less Multiracial than neighboring Norris (6.1% Multiracial), Clemson University (4.5% Multiracial), and Pendleton (6.3% Multiracial).

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