Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Marlboro County, SC

The map below shows majority race by area in Marlboro 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 Marlboro County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Marlboro County, SC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Marlboro County overall is black, making up 48.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 39.9%. There are more black people in the west areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 Marlboro County
Race
Marlboro County, SC Population
White
39.9%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
48.0%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
3.4%
Other
5.0%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Marlboro County, SC Population
White
39.9%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
48.0%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
3.4%
Other
5.0%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Marlboro County, SC

The map below shows diversity in Marlboro 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.

Marlboro County, SC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Marlboro County Diversity Score

93

With a diversity score of 93 out of 100, Marlboro County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Marlboro County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Marlboro County.

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

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