Lyman, SC Demographics

A map of Lyman's Population by Race

Lyman, South Carolina had a population of 6,173 in 2020. It was 68.1% White, 16.6% Black, 2.1% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lyman, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lyman is the 92nd 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).

Lyman's White Population

4,203 residents of Lyman identify as White, or 68.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Lyman slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lyman is ranked #187 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more White than neighboring Wellford (43.6% White), and Duncan (51.9% White). Lyman is less White than neighboring Startex (72.2% White), Inman Mills (69.1% White), and Inman (69.6% White).

Lyman's Black Population

1,023 residents of Lyman identify as Black, or 16.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lyman slightly less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lyman is ranked #305 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Black than neighboring Startex (10.3% Black), and Inman (16.3% Black). Lyman is less Black than neighboring Wellford (40.3% Black), Duncan (30.6% Black), and Inman Mills (19% Black).

Lyman's Asian Population

131 residents of Lyman identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lyman roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lyman is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Asian than neighboring Wellford (1.4% Asian), Duncan (1.4% Asian), and Startex (0% Asian). Lyman is less Asian than neighboring Inman Mills (2.3% Asian), and Inman (4.1% Asian).

Lyman's Hispanic Population

510 residents of Lyman identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lyman roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lyman is ranked #95 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Hispanic than neighboring Inman Mills (4.8% Hispanic), and Inman (5.2% Hispanic). Lyman is less Hispanic than neighboring Wellford (8.4% Hispanic), Duncan (10.8% Hispanic), and Startex (12.3% Hispanic).

Lyman's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Lyman identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lyman 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, Lyman is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wellford (0.6% Native American/Other), Duncan (0.6% Native American/Other), Inman Mills (0.3% Native American/Other), and Inman (0.3% Native American/Other). Lyman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Startex (0.9% Native American/Other).

Lyman's Multiracial Population

258 residents of Lyman identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lyman roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Lyman is ranked #141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lyman is less Multiracial than neighboring Wellford (5.6% Multiracial), Duncan (4.7% Multiracial), Inman Mills (4.5% Multiracial), and Inman (4.5% Multiracial).

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