The map below shows majority race by area in Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Pawleys Island overall is white, making up 85.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 7.9%. 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 east 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 |
Pawleys Island, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.6% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
7.9% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Pawleys Island, SC Population |
|---|---|
White |
85.6% |
Hispanic |
4.5% |
Black |
7.9% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Pawleys Island, SC
The map below shows diversity in Pawleys Island. 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
Pawleys Island Diversity Score
55
With a diversity score of 55 out of 100, Pawleys Island is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Pawleys Island's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Pawleys Island.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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