Red Bank is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 8,811 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical AreaGeographyRed Bank is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.1 square miles, of which 11.9 square miles is land and 0.2 square mile is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,811 people, 3,281 households, and 2,480 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 740.6 people per square mile (285.9/km²). There were 3,498 housing units at an average density of 294.0/sq mi (113.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.74% White, 8.84% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.