Dentsville is a CDP located in Richland County South Carolina. Dentsville has a 2024 population of 16,788. Dentsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually and its population has increased by 8.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,537 in 2020.
The average household income in Dentsville is $54,265 with a poverty rate of 20.81%. The median age in Dentsville is 35.1 years: 34.5 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dentsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,445 | 75.89% |
| White | 2,094 | 12.77% |
| Two or more races | 933 | 5.69% |
| Asian | 695 | 4.24% |
| Other race | 232 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,182 | 2.25 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Non Family | 3,434 | 1.09 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Married | 1,771 | 3.49 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 1,599 | 3.15 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 378 | 3.19 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
36.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,452 | 12.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,101 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,765 | 15.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 809 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,461 | 21.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 200 | 1.79% |
| Some College | 3,408 | 30.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,304 | 7,092 | 1,764 |
| White | 1,681 | 1,397 | 445 |
| 2+ Races | 571 | 525 | 86 |
| Asian | 428 | 352 | 252 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 291 | 78 |
| Other Race | 139 | 112 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 91.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,177 | $43,595 | $33,561 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,583 | $43,918 | $49,850 |
| High School Graduate | $26,594 | $33,166 | $24,960 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,194 | $0 | $36,343 |
| Overall | $36,319 | $40,560 | $33,212 |
| Some College | $35,811 | $40,228 | $32,368 |
$36,319
Average Earnings
$40,560
Average Male
$33,212
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.65% of Dentsville residents speak only English, while 7.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,286 | 2,714 | 22.09% |
| White | 1,933 | 305 | 15.78% |
| Multiple | 885 | 216 | 24.41% |
| Hispanic | 573 | 132 | 23.04% |
| Asian | 695 | 99 | 14.24% |
| Other | 232 | 13 | 5.6% |
20.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.39%
Male Poverty Rate
23.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dentsville is Multiple, with 24.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dentsville is Other, with 5.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.07% |
| High School | 19.96% |
| Some College | 14.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.57% |
| Female Employed | 12.43% |
| Male Employed | 5.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,357 | $69,187 |
| Households | $37,590 | $54,265 |
| Married Families | $82,077 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,123 | $35,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,326
Number of Veterans
1,205
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 330 |
| Vietnam | 329 |
| Korea | 75 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 538 |
| 75+ | 299 |
| 18 to 34 | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 981 | 10.14% |
| White | 317 | 17.59% |
| Asian | 19 | 3.99% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.62%
Born in Dentsville
93.37%
Native Born
6.63%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
93.37% of Dentsville residents were born in the United States, with 71.62% having been born in South Carolina. 3.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,788 | 194 | 1.17% |
| 2023 | 16,594 | 195 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 16,399 | 1,154 | 7.57% |
| 2021 | 15,245 | -292 | -1.88% |
| 2020 | 15,537 | 384 | 2.53% |
| 2019 | 15,153 | 266 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 14,887 | 683 | 4.81% |
| 2017 | 14,204 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 14,192 | 41 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 14,151 | 29 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 14,122 | 18 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 14,104 | 63 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 14,041 | 604 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 13,437 | -625 | -4.44% |
| 2010 | 14,062 | 0 | 0% |