The map below shows majority race by area in Lake Wylie, 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 Lake Wylie racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Lake Wylie overall is white, making up 80.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 10.0%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southwest 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 |
Lake Wylie, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.3% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
10.0% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Lake Wylie, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.3% |
Hispanic |
5.7% |
Black |
10.0% |
Asian |
0.9% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
3.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lake Wylie, SC
The map below shows diversity in Lake Wylie. 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.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Lake Wylie Diversity Score
79
With a diversity score of 79 out of 100, Lake Wylie is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Lake Wylie's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Lake Wylie.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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