Jefferson, SC Demographics

A map of Jefferson's Population by Race

Jefferson, South Carolina had a population of 772 in 2020. It was 61.8% White, 31.7% Black, 1.7% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Jefferson is the 286th 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).

Jefferson's White Population

477 residents of Jefferson identify as White, or 61.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Jefferson is ranked #231 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Jefferson is more White than neighboring Pageland (46.2% White), and McBee (57.3% White). Jefferson is less White than neighboring Abney Crossroads (92.1% White), Mount Croghan (68.1% White), and Tradesville (85.4% White).

Jefferson's Black Population

245 residents of Jefferson identify as Black, or 31.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jefferson slightly larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Jefferson is ranked #200 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Abney Crossroads (0% Black), Mount Croghan (11.9% Black), and Tradesville (2.8% Black). Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Pageland (36.3% Black), and McBee (33.5% Black).

Jefferson's Asian Population

13 residents of Jefferson identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Jefferson is ranked #88 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Jefferson is more Asian than neighboring Pageland (1% Asian), Abney Crossroads (1% Asian), Mount Croghan (0.7% Asian), Tradesville (0% Asian), and McBee (0.1% Asian).

Jefferson's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Jefferson identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jefferson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Jefferson is ranked #373 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Pageland (12.3% Hispanic), Abney Crossroads (5.9% Hispanic), Mount Croghan (7.4% Hispanic), Tradesville (4% Hispanic), and McBee (4.9% Hispanic).

Jefferson's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Jefferson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jefferson 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, Jefferson is ranked #376 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Jefferson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Croghan (0% Native American/Other). Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pageland (0.5% Native American/Other), Abney Crossroads (1% Native American/Other), Tradesville (3.6% Native American/Other), and McBee (1.2% Native American/Other).

Jefferson's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Jefferson identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Jefferson is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Abney Crossroads (0% Multiracial). Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring Pageland (3.7% Multiracial), Mount Croghan (11.9% Multiracial), and Tradesville (4.3% Multiracial).

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