Varnville, SC Demographics

A map of Varnville's Population by Race

Varnville, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,571, a dramatic increase from the 1,669 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.3% Black, 34.9% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Varnville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Varnville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Varnville, that probability was 50.0% in 2020 and 54.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Varnville is ranked the 168th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. 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 was ranked the 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Varnville's White Population

896 residents of Varnville, or 34.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Varnville is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Varnville ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnville's White population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. White residents' share of Varnville's population has increased from 34.0% to 34.9%.

Varnville is more White than neighboring Gifford (0% White), and Luray (10.9% White). Varnville is less White than neighboring Hampton (43.6% White), Brunson (51.9% White), and Islandton (67.9% White).

Varnville's Black Population

1,472 residents of Varnville, or 57.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Varnville is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Varnville ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnville's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.5%. Black residents' share of Varnville's population has decreased from 61.9% to 57.3%.

Varnville is more Black than neighboring Hampton (49.3% Black), Brunson (40.6% Black), Islandton (32.1% Black), and Luray (38.6% Black). Varnville is less Black than neighboring Gifford (100% Black).

Varnville's Asian Population

67 residents of Varnville, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Varnville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Varnville ranks 290th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1240.0%. Asian residents' share of Varnville's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.6%.

Varnville is more Asian than neighboring Brunson (0% Asian), Islandton (0% Asian), Gifford (0% Asian), and Luray (0% Asian). Varnville is less Asian than neighboring Hampton (4.2% Asian).

Varnville's Hispanic Population

106 residents of Varnville, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Varnville is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Varnville ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 241.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Varnville's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.1%.

Varnville is more Hispanic than neighboring Hampton (0% Hispanic), Brunson (0.2% Hispanic), Islandton (0% Hispanic), and Gifford (0% Hispanic). Varnville is less Hispanic than neighboring Luray (41.8% Hispanic).

Varnville's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Varnville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Varnville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Varnville ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Varnville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Varnville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (0% Native American/Other), Brunson (0% Native American/Other), Islandton (0% Native American/Other), and Gifford (0% Native American/Other). Varnville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Luray (4.5% Native American/Other).

Varnville's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Varnville, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Varnville is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Varnville ranks 430th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Varnville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Varnville's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.5%.

Varnville is more Multiracial than neighboring Islandton (0% Multiracial), and Gifford (0% Multiracial). Varnville is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (2.9% Multiracial), Brunson (7.2% Multiracial), and Luray (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.