The map below shows majority race by area in Florence County, 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 Florence County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Florence County overall is white, making up 51.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 41.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the county. 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 |
Florence County, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.1% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
41.7% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Florence County, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
51.1% |
Hispanic |
2.9% |
Black |
41.7% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Florence County, SC
The map below shows diversity in Florence County. 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 county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Florence County Diversity Score
77
With a diversity score of 77 out of 100, Florence County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Florence County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Florence County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
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