In 2023, 24.4 percent of South Carolina residents were Black or African American. A further 63.6 percent of the population were white, and 7 percent of South Carolina residents were of two or more races in that same year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of South Carolina by race. It includes the population of South Carolina across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of South Carolina across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of South Carolina population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.06% are white, 25.30% are Black or African American, 0.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.72% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.74% are some other race and 5.79% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the South Carolina
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the South Carolina is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of South Carolina total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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In 2023, about 1.24 million people in North Carolina were of Hispanic or Latino origin. Furthermore, there were about 6.5 million white people and 2.15 million Black people residing in North Carolina in that year.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Florence County, SC (B03002019E045041) from 2009 to 2023 about Florence County, SC; Florence; SC; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in South Carolina. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of South Carolina population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 64.06% of the total residents in South Carolina. Notably, the median household income for White households is $76,932. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $94,834. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in South Carolina, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in South Carolina.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for South Carolina median household income by race. You can refer the same here

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In 2022, around 48 percent of all reported legal abortions in South Carolina were performed on non-Hispanic Black women. This statistic depicts the distribution of reported legal abortions in South Carolina in 2022, by the race/ethnicity of the women who obtained abortions.

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According to exit polls for the 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary, former Vice President Joe Biden dominated the vote among African-Americans, receiving ** percent of the vote. Among White voters, the vote was more evenly split, with Joe Biden receiving ** percent of the vote, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders receiving ** percent of the vote.

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Summary File 2 contains 100-percent United States decennial Census data, which is the information compiled from the questions asked of all people and about every housing unit. Population items include sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, household relationship, and group quarters occupancy. Housing items include occupancy status, vacancy status, and tenure (owner-occupied or renter- occupied). The 100-percent data are presented in 36 population tables ("PCT") and 11 housing tables ("HCT") down to the census tract level. Each table is iterated for 250 population groups: the total population, 132 race groups, 78 American Indian and Alaska Native tribe categories (reflecting 39 individual tribes), and 39 Hispanic or Latino groups. The presentation of tables for any of the 250 population groups is subject to a population threshold of 100 or more people, that is, if there were fewer than 100 people in a specific population group in a specific geographic area, their population and housing characteristics data are not available for that geographic area.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 46 counties in the South Carolina by Hispanic Some Other Race (SOR) population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each counties over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Hispanic Other Race Population: This column displays the rank of counties in the South Carolina by their Hispanic Some Other Race (SOR) population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• counties: The counties for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Hispanic Other Race Population: The Hispanic Other Race population of the counties is shown in this column.
• % of Total counties Population: This shows what percentage of the total counties population identifies as Hispanic Other Race. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total South Carolina Hispanic Other Race Population: This tells us how much of the entire South Carolina Hispanic Other Race population lives in that counties. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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