Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Richland County, SC

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

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

The majority race in Richland County overall is black, making up 47.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 40.0%. 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 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 in Richland County
Race
Richland County, SC Population
White
40.0%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
47.0%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.6%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Richland County, SC Population
White
40.0%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
47.0%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
0.2%
Other
3.6%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Richland County, SC

The map below shows diversity in Richland 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.

Richland County, SC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Richland County Diversity Score

93

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

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

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