The map below shows majority race by area in North Myrtle Beach, 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 North Myrtle Beach racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in North Myrtle Beach overall is white, making up 84.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 6.5%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the south 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 |
North Myrtle Beach, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.3% |
Hispanic |
6.5% |
Black |
4.7% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
North Myrtle Beach, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.3% |
Hispanic |
6.5% |
Black |
4.7% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for North Myrtle Beach, SC
The map below shows diversity in North Myrtle Beach. 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
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
North Myrtle Beach Diversity Score
69
With a diversity score of 69 out of 100, North Myrtle Beach is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within North Myrtle Beach's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of North Myrtle Beach.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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