Most Asian cities in South Carolina research summary. We analyzed South Carolina’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in South Carolina based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
The most Asian city in South Carolina is Tega Cay based on the most recent Census data.
Tega Cay is 8.57% Asian.
The least Asian city in South Carolina is Fountain Inn.
Fountain Inn is 0.0% Asian.
South Carolina is 1.7% Asian.
South Carolina is the 38th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in South Carolina with the largest Asian population in 2024:
Which city in South Carolina had the largest Asian population? Tega Cay took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in South Carolina for 2024. 8.57% of Tega Cay identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where South Carolina ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Asian, check out the best places to live in South Carolina or the most diverse places in South Carolina.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In South Carolina For 2024
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Population: 12,816
% Asian: 8.57%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,098
More on Tega Cay: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 17,557
% Asian: 6.43%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,129
More on Clemson: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 37,010
% Asian: 6.31%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,337
More on Greer: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 23,665
% Asian: 5.52%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,307
More on Lexington: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,685
% Asian: 4.24%
# Of Asian Residents: 495
More on Irmo: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 13,755
% Asian: 4.11%
# Of Asian Residents: 566
More on Cayce: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 45,858
% Asian: 3.62%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,659
More on Goose Creek: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 17,459
% Asian: 3.4%
# Of Asian Residents: 594
More on West Columbia: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 115,755
% Asian: 3.33%
# Of Asian Residents: 3,855
More on North Charleston: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 26,022
% Asian: 3.11%
# Of Asian Residents: 808
More on Fort Mill: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In South Carolina With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in South Carolina.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Asian alone.
We limited our analysis to cities with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 58 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 8.6% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Tega Cay took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Fountain Inn was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in South Carolina with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in South Carolina ranked by population of Asian residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Asian Populations Across South Carolina
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across South Carolina according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in South Carolina are Tega Cay, Clemson, Greer, Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, Goose Creek, West Columbia, North Charleston, and Fort Mill.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in South Carolina:
- Fountain Inn
- Dillon
- Union
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Table: Asian Population By City In South Carolina
Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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1 | Tega Cay | 12,816 | 1,098 | 8.57% |
2 | Clemson | 17,557 | 1,129 | 6.43% |
3 | Greer | 37,010 | 2,337 | 6.31% |
4 | Lexington | 23,665 | 1,307 | 5.52% |
5 | Irmo | 11,685 | 495 | 4.24% |
6 | Cayce | 13,755 | 566 | 4.11% |
7 | Goose Creek | 45,858 | 1,659 | 3.62% |
8 | West Columbia | 17,459 | 594 | 3.4% |
9 | North Charleston | 115,755 | 3,855 | 3.33% |
10 | Fort Mill | 26,022 | 808 | 3.11% |
11 | Walterboro | 5,515 | 169 | 3.06% |
12 | Hanahan | 20,731 | 600 | 2.89% |
13 | Florence | 39,931 | 1,060 | 2.65% |
14 | Mauldin | 25,267 | 659 | 2.61% |
15 | North Myrtle Beach | 18,850 | 460 | 2.44% |
16 | Anderson | 29,345 | 693 | 2.36% |
17 | Lancaster | 8,592 | 200 | 2.33% |
18 | Columbia | 136,754 | 3,104 | 2.27% |
19 | Charleston | 149,960 | 3,164 | 2.11% |
20 | Spartanburg | 38,301 | 798 | 2.08% |
21 | Sumter | 43,046 | 896 | 2.08% |
22 | Aiken | 32,014 | 658 | 2.06% |
23 | Greenville | 70,838 | 1,353 | 1.91% |
24 | Hartsville | 7,450 | 141 | 1.89% |
25 | Clinton | 7,624 | 144 | 1.89% |
26 | Forest Acres | 10,514 | 189 | 1.8% |
27 | Mount Pleasant | 90,945 | 1,507 | 1.66% |
28 | Summerville | 50,839 | 836 | 1.64% |
29 | Port Royal | 14,573 | 234 | 1.61% |
30 | Rock Hill | 74,170 | 1,171 | 1.58% |
31 | Cheraw | 5,056 | 79 | 1.56% |
32 | Simpsonville | 24,133 | 325 | 1.35% |
33 | Conway | 25,121 | 317 | 1.26% |
34 | Orangeburg | 13,220 | 162 | 1.23% |
35 | Greenwood | 22,528 | 242 | 1.07% |
36 | Marion | 6,402 | 61 | 0.95% |
37 | Myrtle Beach | 36,064 | 340 | 0.94% |
38 | Bennettsville | 6,975 | 64 | 0.92% |
39 | Chester | 5,260 | 43 | 0.82% |
40 | Hilton Head Island | 37,708 | 293 | 0.78% |
41 | Bluffton | 29,375 | 228 | 0.78% |
42 | Beaufort | 13,582 | 93 | 0.68% |
43 | Laurens | 9,276 | 62 | 0.67% |
44 | Camden | 7,834 | 52 | 0.66% |
45 | Easley | 23,135 | 138 | 0.6% |
46 | Seneca | 8,834 | 47 | 0.53% |
47 | North Augusta | 24,425 | 126 | 0.52% |
48 | Georgetown | 8,465 | 31 | 0.37% |
49 | Batesburg-Leesville | 5,004 | 14 | 0.28% |
50 | Newberry | 10,682 | 27 | 0.25% |
51 | Moncks Corner | 13,456 | 22 | 0.16% |
52 | York | 8,534 | 10 | 0.12% |
53 | Gaffney | 12,651 | 4 | 0.03% |
54 | Darlington | 6,172 | 0 | 0.0% |
55 | Lake City | 6,080 | 0 | 0.0% |
56 | Union | 8,099 | 0 | 0.0% |
57 | Dillon | 6,454 | 0 | 0.0% |
58 | Fountain Inn | 10,675 | 0 | 0.0% |