Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Edisto Island, SC

The map below shows majority race by area in Edisto Island, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Edisto Island racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Edisto Island, SC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Edisto Island overall is white, making up 67.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 28.4%. There are more white people in the south areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Edisto Island
Race
Edisto Island, SC Population
White
67.8%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
28.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Edisto Island, SC Population
White
67.8%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
28.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.0%
Other
0.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Edisto Island, SC

The map below shows diversity in Edisto Island. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Edisto Island, SC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Edisto Island Diversity Score

75

With a diversity score of 75 out of 100, Edisto Island is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Edisto Island's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Edisto Island.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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