According to the 2011 Census of India, the town of Serchhip had a population of 21,158, while the wider Serchhip district housed 64,937 residents. The most notable demographic statistic is its literacy rate, which stood at a staggering 98.76% for the district—the highest in India at the time of the census.
The population is overwhelmingly made up of the Mizo people, an indigenous Tibeto-Burman ethnic group. Christianity is the dominant religion, shaping much of the community's social calendar, ethics, and daily life. Mizo is the primary language spoken at home and in local commerce, while English is widely understood and used in education and official administration. The community is known for a high degree of gender equality, low crime, and active civic participation.