Sheldon, SC Demographics
A map of Sheldon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 390 | 67.4% |
White | 153 | 26.4% |
Hispanic | 19 | 3.3% |
Multiracial | 12 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.5% |
Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
Sheldon, South Carolina had a population of 579 in 2020. It was 26.4% White, 67.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sheldon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sheldon is the 317th 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).
Sheldon's White Population
153 residents of Sheldon identify as White, or 26.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Sheldon considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sheldon is ranked #414 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sheldon is more White than neighboring Dale (15.8% White), and Coosawhatchie (10.5% White). Sheldon is less White than neighboring Lobeco (33.9% White), Seabrook (31.5% White), and Yemassee (35.6% White).
Sheldon's Black Population
390 residents of Sheldon identify as Black, or 67.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sheldon considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sheldon is ranked #56 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sheldon is more Black than neighboring Lobeco (53.1% Black), Seabrook (62.3% Black), and Yemassee (58.3% Black). Sheldon is less Black than neighboring Dale (77.6% Black), and Coosawhatchie (70.2% Black).
Sheldon's Asian Population
2 residents of Sheldon identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sheldon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sheldon is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sheldon is more Asian than neighboring Yemassee (0.1% Asian), Dale (0.2% Asian), and Coosawhatchie (0% Asian). Sheldon is less Asian than neighboring Lobeco (1.4% Asian), and Seabrook (0.6% Asian).
Sheldon's Hispanic Population
19 residents of Sheldon identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sheldon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sheldon is ranked #248 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sheldon is more Hispanic than neighboring Yemassee (1.9% Hispanic), and Dale (2.8% Hispanic). Sheldon is less Hispanic than neighboring Lobeco (5.8% Hispanic), Seabrook (3.6% Hispanic), and Coosawhatchie (10.5% Hispanic).
Sheldon's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Sheldon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sheldon 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, Sheldon is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sheldon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coosawhatchie (0% Native American/Other). Sheldon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lobeco (1.7% Native American/Other), Seabrook (0.6% Native American/Other), Yemassee (1% Native American/Other), and Dale (1.1% Native American/Other).
Sheldon's Multiracial Population
12 residents of Sheldon identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sheldon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sheldon is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sheldon is more Multiracial than neighboring Seabrook (1.5% Multiracial). Sheldon is less Multiracial than neighboring Lobeco (4.1% Multiracial), Yemassee (3% Multiracial), Dale (2.5% Multiracial), and Coosawhatchie (8.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.