Shell Point, SC Demographics

A map of Shell Point's Population by Race

Shell Point, South Carolina had a population of 2,281 in 2020. It was 64.3% White, 14.0% Black, 2.1% Asian, 12.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shell Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Shell Point is the 176th 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).

Shell Point's White Population

1,467 residents of Shell Point identify as White, or 64.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Shell Point roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Shell Point is ranked #217 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shell Point is more White than neighboring Burton (42.4% White), Port Royal (58.5% White), Laurel Bay (51% White), and Seabrook (31.5% White). Shell Point is less White than neighboring Beaufort (65% White).

Shell Point's Black Population

319 residents of Shell Point identify as Black, or 14.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shell Point slightly less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Shell Point is ranked #323 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shell Point is less Black than neighboring Burton (35.7% Black), Port Royal (19.5% Black), Beaufort (20.3% Black), Laurel Bay (23.6% Black), and Seabrook (62.3% Black).

Shell Point's Asian Population

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

Shell Point is more Asian than neighboring Burton (1.7% Asian), Beaufort (1.9% Asian), Laurel Bay (1.7% Asian), and Seabrook (0.6% Asian). Shell Point is less Asian than neighboring Port Royal (2.3% Asian).

Shell Point's Hispanic Population

289 residents of Shell Point identify as Hispanic, or 12.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shell Point slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Shell Point is ranked #47 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shell Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Beaufort (8.5% Hispanic), and Seabrook (3.6% Hispanic). Shell Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Burton (15% Hispanic), Port Royal (14.7% Hispanic), and Laurel Bay (17% Hispanic).

Shell Point's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Shell Point identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shell Point 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, Shell Point is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shell Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burton (0.9% Native American/Other), Port Royal (0.8% Native American/Other), Beaufort (0.9% Native American/Other), Laurel Bay (1.2% Native American/Other), and Seabrook (0.6% Native American/Other).

Shell Point's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Shell Point identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shell Point roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Shell Point is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shell Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Burton (4.3% Multiracial), Port Royal (4.2% Multiracial), Beaufort (3.5% Multiracial), and Seabrook (1.5% Multiracial).

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