Watts Mills, SC Demographics
A map of Watts Mills's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 697 | 42.1% |
Hispanic | 499 | 30.2% |
Black | 387 | 23.4% |
Multiracial | 59 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 9 | 0.5% |
Asian | 3 | 0.2% |
Watts Mills, South Carolina had a population of 1,654 in 2020. It was 42.1% White, 23.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, 30.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watts Mills, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Watts Mills is the 212th 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).
Watts Mills's White Population
697 residents of Watts Mills identify as White, or 42.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Watts Mills less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Watts Mills is ranked #342 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Watts Mills is more White than neighboring Gray Court (37.2% White). Watts Mills is less White than neighboring Laurens (48.4% White), Clinton (54.5% White), Enoree (73.9% White), and Mountville (76% White).
Watts Mills's Black Population
387 residents of Watts Mills identify as Black, or 23.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watts Mills roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Watts Mills is ranked #241 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Watts Mills is more Black than neighboring Enoree (8.6% Black), and Mountville (14% Black). Watts Mills is less Black than neighboring Laurens (38.9% Black), Clinton (38% Black), and Gray Court (40.5% Black).
Watts Mills's Asian Population
3 residents of Watts Mills identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watts Mills roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Watts Mills is ranked #308 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Watts Mills is more Asian than neighboring Enoree (0% Asian), Mountville (0% Asian), and Gray Court (0% Asian). Watts Mills is less Asian than neighboring Laurens (0.5% Asian), and Clinton (1.3% Asian).
Watts Mills's Hispanic Population
499 residents of Watts Mills identify as Hispanic, or 30.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watts Mills considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Watts Mills is ranked #8 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Watts Mills is more Hispanic than neighboring Laurens (8.8% Hispanic), Clinton (2.7% Hispanic), Enoree (10.5% Hispanic), Mountville (6% Hispanic), and Gray Court (16.9% Hispanic).
Watts Mills's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills 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, Watts Mills is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Watts Mills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountville (0% Native American/Other). Watts Mills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clinton (0.6% Native American/Other), Enoree (0.7% Native American/Other), and Gray Court (1.4% Native American/Other).
Watts Mills's Multiracial Population
59 residents of Watts Mills identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watts Mills roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Watts Mills is ranked #214 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Watts Mills is more Multiracial than neighboring Laurens (2.9% Multiracial), and Clinton (2.9% Multiracial). Watts Mills is less Multiracial than neighboring Enoree (6.3% Multiracial), Mountville (4% Multiracial), and Gray Court (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.