Socastee, SC Demographics

A map of Socastee's Population by Race

Socastee, South Carolina had a population of 22,213 in 2020. It was 70.8% White, 7.3% Black, 2.0% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Socastee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Socastee is the 28th 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).

Socastee's White Population

15,734 residents of Socastee identify as White, or 70.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Socastee slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Socastee is ranked #169 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Socastee is more White than neighboring Bucksport (6.8% White). Socastee is less White than neighboring Forestbrook (80.9% White), Surfside Beach (92% White), Red Hill (71.1% White), and Garden City (91.5% White).

Socastee's Black Population

1,627 residents of Socastee identify as Black, or 7.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Socastee less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Socastee is ranked #391 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Socastee is more Black than neighboring Forestbrook (6% Black), Surfside Beach (1.1% Black), and Garden City (1.4% Black). Socastee is less Black than neighboring Red Hill (11% Black), and Bucksport (88.6% Black).

Socastee's Asian Population

443 residents of Socastee identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Socastee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Socastee is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Socastee is more Asian than neighboring Forestbrook (1.1% Asian), Surfside Beach (0.5% Asian), Red Hill (1.6% Asian), Garden City (0.4% Asian), and Bucksport (0% Asian).

Socastee's Hispanic Population

3,059 residents of Socastee identify as Hispanic, or 13.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Socastee slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Socastee is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Socastee is more Hispanic than neighboring Forestbrook (6.2% Hispanic), Surfside Beach (2.3% Hispanic), Red Hill (11% Hispanic), Garden City (2.8% Hispanic), and Bucksport (0.9% Hispanic).

Socastee's Native American/Other Population

192 residents of Socastee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Socastee 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, Socastee is ranked #137 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Socastee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Surfside Beach (0.7% Native American/Other), Red Hill (0.8% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bucksport (0.4% Native American/Other). Socastee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forestbrook (1.1% Native American/Other).

Socastee's Multiracial Population

1,158 residents of Socastee identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Socastee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Socastee is ranked #59 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Socastee is more Multiracial than neighboring Forestbrook (4.7% Multiracial), Surfside Beach (3.3% Multiracial), Red Hill (4.5% Multiracial), Garden City (3.2% Multiracial), and Bucksport (3.2% Multiracial).

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