Ladson, SC Demographics

A map of Ladson's Population by Race

Ladson, South Carolina had a population of 15,550 in 2020. It was 49.1% White, 26.0% Black, 2.6% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ladson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ladson is the 38th 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).

Ladson's White Population

7,633 residents of Ladson identify as White, or 49.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Ladson less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ladson is ranked #304 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ladson is more White than neighboring Lincolnville (34.4% White), and North Charleston (37.9% White). Ladson is less White than neighboring Sangaree (60.8% White), Summerville (65.3% White), and Goose Creek (58.3% White).

Ladson's Black Population

4,041 residents of Ladson identify as Black, or 26.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ladson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ladson is ranked #230 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ladson is more Black than neighboring Sangaree (22% Black), Summerville (20.5% Black), and Goose Creek (21.4% Black). Ladson is less Black than neighboring Lincolnville (43.6% Black), and North Charleston (40.2% Black).

Ladson's Asian Population

407 residents of Ladson identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ladson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ladson is ranked #40 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ladson is more Asian than neighboring Sangaree (1.1% Asian), Lincolnville (0.8% Asian), and Summerville (1.6% Asian). Ladson is less Asian than neighboring Goose Creek (3.4% Asian), and North Charleston (2.9% Asian).

Ladson's Hispanic Population

2,462 residents of Ladson identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ladson slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ladson is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ladson is more Hispanic than neighboring Sangaree (9.3% Hispanic), Lincolnville (13.4% Hispanic), Summerville (6.3% Hispanic), Goose Creek (9.5% Hispanic), and North Charleston (14% Hispanic).

Ladson's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Ladson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ladson 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, Ladson is ranked #45 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ladson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sangaree (1.2% Native American/Other), Lincolnville (1.1% Native American/Other), Summerville (1.1% Native American/Other), and North Charleston (1% Native American/Other). Ladson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goose Creek (1.6% Native American/Other).

Ladson's Multiracial Population

796 residents of Ladson identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ladson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ladson is ranked #67 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ladson is more Multiracial than neighboring North Charleston (4% Multiracial). Ladson is less Multiracial than neighboring Sangaree (5.5% Multiracial), Lincolnville (6.7% Multiracial), Summerville (5.3% Multiracial), and Goose Creek (5.7% Multiracial).

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