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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted South Carolina? Where cities and towns in South Carolina have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 46.7% increase in the Hispanic population in South Carolina.
The 10 Cities In South Carolina With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in South Carolina with the largest hispanic/latino population? Greer took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in South Carolina for 2023.
Read on 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 Hispanic, check out the best places to live in South Carolina or the safest places in South Carolina.
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Population: 35,151
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.99%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,621
Percent Change Since 2010: 55.75%
More on Greer: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,734
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.19%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,934
Percent Change Since 2010: 99.18%
More on Port Royal: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 38,068
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.07%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,358
Percent Change Since 2010: 3.0%
More on Hilton Head Island: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,336
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,723
Percent Change Since 2010: 337.31%
More on Tega Cay: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 35,116
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.28%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,663
Percent Change Since 2010: 28.81%
More on Myrtle Beach: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 27,596
% Hispanic/Latino: 12.38%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,416
Percent Change Since 2010: 53.94%
More on Bluffton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 20,381
% Hispanic/Latino: 11.21%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,285
Percent Change Since 2010: 72.45%
More on Hanahan: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 114,542
% Hispanic/Latino: 11.2%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 12,827
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.33%
More on North Charleston: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 22,363
% Hispanic/Latino: 10.17%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,275
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.78%
More on Greenwood: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,735
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.89%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,447
Percent Change Since 2010: 102.06%
More on Mauldin: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In South Carolina With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across South Carolina.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
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 Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 58 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 16.0% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Greer took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Marion was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in South Carolina ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across South Carolina
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across South Carolina according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in South Carolina:
- Marion
- Lake City
- Darlington
For more South Carolina reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In South Carolina
- Safest Places In South Carolina
- Best Counties To Live In South Carolina
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In South Carolina
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greer | 15.99% |
| 2 | Port Royal | 15.19% |
| 3 | Hilton Head Island | 14.07% |
| 4 | Tega Cay | 13.97% |
| 5 | Myrtle Beach | 13.28% |
| 6 | Bluffton | 12.38% |
| 7 | Hanahan | 11.21% |
| 8 | North Charleston | 11.2% |
| 9 | Greenwood | 10.17% |
| 10 | Mauldin | 9.89% |
| 11 | York | 9.45% |
| 12 | Goose Creek | 9.28% |
| 13 | West Columbia | 9.27% |
| 14 | Fountain Inn | 8.85% |
| 15 | Lancaster | 8.75% |
| 16 | Batesburg-Leesville | 8.38% |
| 17 | Simpsonville | 8.31% |
| 18 | Newberry | 8.23% |
| 19 | North Myrtle Beach | 7.98% |
| 20 | Seneca | 7.81% |
| 21 | Sumter | 7.2% |
| 22 | Cayce | 6.57% |
| 23 | Dillon | 6.26% |
| 24 | Summerville | 6.14% |
| 25 | North Augusta | 6.02% |
| 26 | Greenville | 5.73% |
| 27 | Rock Hill | 5.68% |
| 28 | Columbia | 5.56% |
| 29 | Lexington | 5.27% |
| 30 | Fort Mill | 5.23% |
| 31 | Cheraw | 4.93% |
| 32 | Spartanburg | 4.86% |
| 33 | Easley | 4.57% |
| 34 | Walterboro | 4.44% |
| 35 | Gaffney | 4.43% |
| 36 | Charleston | 4.23% |
| 37 | Beaufort | 4.16% |
| 38 | Camden | 3.97% |
| 39 | Anderson | 3.84% |
| 40 | Bennettsville | 3.22% |
| 41 | Union | 3.18% |
| 42 | Moncks Corner | 3.08% |
| 43 | Irmo | 2.48% |
| 44 | Clemson | 2.4% |
| 45 | Mount Pleasant | 2.29% |
| 46 | Aiken | 2.2% |
| 47 | Conway | 2.19% |
| 48 | Florence | 1.99% |
| 49 | Georgetown | 1.67% |
| 50 | Forest Acres | 1.6% |
| 51 | Laurens | 1.53% |
| 52 | Clinton | 1.5% |
| 53 | Hartsville | 1.4% |
| 54 | Chester | 0.81% |
| 55 | Orangeburg | 0.6% |
| 56 | Darlington | 0.37% |
| 57 | Lake City | 0.33% |
| 58 | Marion | 0.02% |
