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There are three major races in America that come to most of our minds right away:
- White
- Hispanic
- African American
But those are only the major races, there's a whole bunch of other races people are interested in knowing about.
And today, we are going to look at the percent of the population in South Carolina that are Native American.
Native Americans are not a major portion of the current American Population, but they are still very important.
There are now over 2 million people who identify as Native American living in America, making up .65% of the total population. According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Native American population in South Carolina is 11,355 - at 0.2% of the total population of South Carolina.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across South Carolina? Which cities and towns in South Carolina have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In South Carolina With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in South Carolina had the largest Native American population?
Dillon took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in South Carolina for 2023. 1.61% of Dillon identify as Native American.
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 Native American, check out the best places to live in South Carolina or the most diverse places in South Carolina.
For more South Carolina reading, check out:
- Best Places To Buy A House In South Carolina
- Safest Places In South Carolina
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Cities In South Carolina With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 6,354
% Native American: 1.61%
# Of Native American Residents: 102
Percent Change Since 2010: -23.31%
More on Dillon: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,306
% Native American: 0.83%
# Of Native American Residents: 61
Percent Change Since 2010: 17.31%
More on Bennettsville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,502
% Native American: 0.52%
# Of Native American Residents: 97
Percent Change Since 2010: 169.44%
More on North Myrtle Beach: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 44,502
% Native American: 0.45%
# Of Native American Residents: 200
Percent Change Since 2010: 18.34%
More on Goose Creek: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 39,816
% Native American: 0.45%
# Of Native American Residents: 178
Percent Change Since 2010: 1012.5%
More on Florence: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,685
% Native American: 0.36%
# Of Native American Residents: 46
Percent Change Since 2010: -40.26%
More on Moncks Corner: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 5,322
% Native American: 0.36%
# Of Native American Residents: 19
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Batesburg-Leesville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,560
% Native American: 0.33%
# Of Native American Residents: 41
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Gaffney: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,734
% Native American: 0.32%
# Of Native American Residents: 28
Percent Change Since 2010: 33.33%
More on Seneca: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,238
% Native American: 0.26%
# Of Native American Residents: 44
Percent Change Since 2010: 62.96%
More on Clemson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In South Carolina With The Largest Native American 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 American Indian and Alaska Native alone.
We limited our analysis to places with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 58 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 1.61% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of American Indian and Alaska Native population with a higher score being more American Indian and Alaska Native than a lower score. Dillon took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Hartsville was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in South Carolina ranked by population of American Indian and Alaska Native residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Native American Populations Across South Carolina
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across South Carolina according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in South Carolina:
- Hartsville
- Walterboro
- Tega Cay
For more South Carolina reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In South Carolina?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dillon | 1.61% |
| 2 | Bennettsville | 0.83% |
| 3 | North Myrtle Beach | 0.52% |
| 4 | Goose Creek | 0.45% |
| 5 | Florence | 0.45% |
| 6 | Moncks Corner | 0.36% |
| 7 | Batesburg-Leesville | 0.36% |
| 8 | Gaffney | 0.33% |
| 9 | Seneca | 0.32% |
| 10 | Clemson | 0.26% |
| 11 | North Charleston | 0.25% |
| 12 | Summerville | 0.25% |
| 13 | Spartanburg | 0.24% |
| 14 | West Columbia | 0.23% |
| 15 | Sumter | 0.23% |
| 16 | Fountain Inn | 0.22% |
| 17 | Lake City | 0.22% |
| 18 | Anderson | 0.2% |
| 19 | Fort Mill | 0.19% |
| 20 | Columbia | 0.18% |
| 21 | York | 0.17% |
| 22 | Rock Hill | 0.17% |
| 23 | Newberry | 0.16% |
| 24 | Hanahan | 0.16% |
| 25 | Union | 0.15% |
| 26 | Aiken | 0.15% |
| 27 | Georgetown | 0.14% |
| 28 | Lancaster | 0.13% |
| 29 | Greer | 0.13% |
| 30 | Lexington | 0.12% |
| 31 | Laurens | 0.12% |
| 32 | Myrtle Beach | 0.1% |
| 33 | Cayce | 0.1% |
| 34 | Greenwood | 0.09% |
| 35 | Mount Pleasant | 0.09% |
| 36 | Greenville | 0.08% |
| 37 | Simpsonville | 0.07% |
| 38 | Beaufort | 0.06% |
| 39 | Charleston | 0.05% |
| 40 | Bluffton | 0.04% |
| 41 | Easley | 0.04% |
| 42 | North Augusta | 0.03% |
| 43 | Irmo | 0.03% |
| 44 | Conway | 0.01% |
| 45 | Hilton Head Island | 0.01% |
| 46 | Darlington | 0.0% |
| 47 | Clinton | 0.0% |
| 48 | Orangeburg | 0.0% |
| 49 | Port Royal | 0.0% |
| 50 | Chester | 0.0% |
| 51 | Cheraw | 0.0% |
| 52 | Mauldin | 0.0% |
| 53 | Marion | 0.0% |
| 54 | Forest Acres | 0.0% |
| 55 | Camden | 0.0% |
| 56 | Tega Cay | 0.0% |
| 57 | Walterboro | 0.0% |
| 58 | Hartsville | 0.0% |
