The map below shows majority race by area in Murrells Inlet, 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 Murrells Inlet racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Murrells Inlet overall is white, making up 92.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.0%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic 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 |
Murrells Inlet, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.2% |
Hispanic |
4.0% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Murrells Inlet, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.2% |
Hispanic |
4.0% |
Black |
2.0% |
Asian |
1.1% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
0.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Murrells Inlet, SC
The map below shows diversity in Murrells Inlet. 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
Murrells Inlet Diversity Score
38
With a diversity score of 38 out of 100, Murrells Inlet is less diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Murrells Inlet's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Murrells Inlet.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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