Varnville, SC Demographics

A map of Varnville's Population by Race

Varnville, South Carolina had a population of 1,669 in 2020. It was 34.0% White, 61.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Varnville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Varnville is the 211th 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).

Varnville's White Population

568 residents of Varnville identify as White, or 34.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Varnville considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Varnville is ranked #386 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Varnville is more White than neighboring Gifford (5.1% White), and Luray (23.5% White). Varnville is less White than neighboring Hampton (45.2% White), Brunson (57.3% White), and Islandton (60.3% White).

Varnville's Black Population

1,033 residents of Varnville identify as Black, or 61.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Varnville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Varnville is ranked #72 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Varnville is more Black than neighboring Hampton (48.1% Black), Brunson (35.5% Black), Islandton (34.5% Black), and Luray (43.9% Black). Varnville is less Black than neighboring Gifford (92.2% Black).

Varnville's Asian Population

5 residents of Varnville identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Varnville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Varnville is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Varnville is more Asian than neighboring Brunson (0% Asian), and Islandton (0% Asian). Varnville is less Asian than neighboring Hampton (2.3% Asian), Gifford (0.4% Asian), and Luray (2% Asian).

Varnville's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Varnville identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Varnville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Varnville is ranked #342 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Varnville is less Hispanic than neighboring Brunson (2.3% Hispanic), Islandton (3.4% Hispanic), and Luray (21.4% Hispanic).

Varnville's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Varnville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Varnville 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, Varnville is ranked #376 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Varnville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Islandton (0% Native American/Other), and Gifford (0% Native American/Other). Varnville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brunson (0.7% Native American/Other), and Luray (1% Native American/Other).

Varnville's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Varnville identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Varnville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Varnville is ranked #427 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Varnville is more Multiracial than neighboring Gifford (0.4% Multiracial). Varnville is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (2.3% Multiracial), Brunson (4.2% Multiracial), Islandton (1.7% Multiracial), and Luray (8.2% Multiracial).

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