Williamston, SC Demographics
A map of Williamston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,117 | 77.1% |
Black | 517 | 12.8% |
Hispanic | 234 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 145 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 24 | 0.6% |
Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
Williamston, South Carolina had a population of 4,043 in 2020. It was 77.1% White, 12.8% Black, 0.1% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Williamston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williamston is the 117th 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).
Williamston's White Population
3,117 residents of Williamston identify as White, or 77.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Williamston larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williamston is ranked #113 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Williamston is more White than neighboring Ware Place (75.1% White), and Belton (75.5% White). Williamston is less White than neighboring West Pelzer (82.5% White), Pelzer (85.4% White), and Piedmont (79.9% White).
Williamston's Black Population
517 residents of Williamston identify as Black, or 12.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Williamston slightly less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williamston is ranked #335 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Williamston is more Black than neighboring West Pelzer (5.7% Black), Pelzer (2.9% Black), and Piedmont (9.4% Black). Williamston is less Black than neighboring Ware Place (13.6% Black), and Belton (14.2% Black).
Williamston's Asian Population
6 residents of Williamston identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Williamston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williamston is ranked #341 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Williamston is less Asian than neighboring West Pelzer (0.2% Asian), Pelzer (0.4% Asian), Piedmont (0.3% Asian), Ware Place (0.7% Asian), and Belton (0.5% Asian).
Williamston's Hispanic Population
234 residents of Williamston identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Williamston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williamston is ranked #155 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Williamston is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (5% Hispanic), Ware Place (4% Hispanic), and Belton (4.2% Hispanic). Williamston is less Hispanic than neighboring West Pelzer (7% Hispanic), and Pelzer (6% Hispanic).
Williamston's Native American/Other Population
24 residents of Williamston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Williamston 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, Williamston is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Williamston is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Pelzer (0.4% Native American/Other), Piedmont (0.5% Native American/Other), and Belton (0.5% Native American/Other). Williamston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pelzer (0.9% Native American/Other), and Ware Place (1.1% Native American/Other).
Williamston's Multiracial Population
145 residents of Williamston identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Williamston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Williamston is ranked #214 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Williamston is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pelzer (4.2% Multiracial), Pelzer (4.5% Multiracial), Piedmont (5% Multiracial), Ware Place (5.5% Multiracial), and Belton (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.