Oak Grove, SC Demographics

A map of Oak Grove's Population by Race

Oak Grove, South Carolina had a population of 12,899 in 2020. It was 69.0% White, 12.2% Black, 1.9% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oak Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oak Grove is the 49th 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).

Oak Grove's White Population

8,904 residents of Oak Grove identify as White, or 69.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Oak Grove slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oak Grove is ranked #184 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oak Grove is more White than neighboring West Columbia (63.3% White), and Seven Oaks (50.6% White). Oak Grove is less White than neighboring Springdale (77% White), South Congaree (72.8% White), and Lexington (71.5% White).

Oak Grove's Black Population

1,580 residents of Oak Grove identify as Black, or 12.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oak Grove less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oak Grove is ranked #341 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oak Grove is more Black than neighboring Lexington (11.3% Black). Oak Grove is less Black than neighboring Springdale (13.6% Black), West Columbia (17% Black), South Congaree (13.8% Black), and Seven Oaks (35.6% Black).

Oak Grove's Asian Population

250 residents of Oak Grove identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oak Grove roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oak Grove is ranked #79 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oak Grove is more Asian than neighboring Springdale (1.6% Asian), and South Congaree (1.3% Asian). Oak Grove is less Asian than neighboring West Columbia (2.8% Asian), Seven Oaks (3% Asian), and Lexington (6.7% Asian).

Oak Grove's Hispanic Population

1,466 residents of Oak Grove identify as Hispanic, or 11.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oak Grove roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oak Grove is ranked #58 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oak Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (3.6% Hispanic), South Congaree (6.3% Hispanic), Seven Oaks (5.4% Hispanic), and Lexington (6% Hispanic). Oak Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring West Columbia (12.3% Hispanic).

Oak Grove's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove 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, Oak Grove is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oak Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (0.6% Native American/Other). Oak Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Columbia (0.8% Native American/Other), South Congaree (1.1% Native American/Other), and Seven Oaks (1.1% Native American/Other).

Oak Grove's Multiracial Population

609 residents of Oak Grove identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oak Grove roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Oak Grove is ranked #91 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oak Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (3.5% Multiracial), West Columbia (3.8% Multiracial), Seven Oaks (4.3% Multiracial), and Lexington (3.9% Multiracial). Oak Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring South Congaree (4.8% Multiracial).

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