The map below shows majority race by area in Laurel Bay, 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 Laurel Bay racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Laurel Bay overall is white, making up 59.8% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 20.7%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the southeast 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 |
Laurel Bay, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
59.8% |
Hispanic |
15.3% |
Black |
20.7% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Laurel Bay, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
59.8% |
Hispanic |
15.3% |
Black |
20.7% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
1.1% |
Other |
3.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Laurel Bay, SC
The map below shows diversity in Laurel Bay. 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
Laurel Bay Diversity Score
94
With a diversity score of 94 out of 100, Laurel Bay is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Laurel Bay's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Laurel Bay.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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