Folly Beach, SC population by race
The table below shows Folly Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 908 | 94.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 2.19% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 29 | 3.03% |
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Folly Beach population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Folly Beach has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Folly Beach's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Folly Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.78% are white, 2.19% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 3.03% are multiracial.
Folly Beach 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Folly Beach is White with a population of 908 (94.78% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 29 (3.03% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Folly Beach, SC
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 958 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Folly Beach is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 908 (94.78% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Folly Beach, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Folly Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Folly Beach Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 908 | 94.78% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 21 | 2.19% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 29 | 3.03% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Folly Beach's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Folly Beach, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Folly Beach population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Folly Beach's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Folly Beach, SC have?
Folly Beach, SC has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Folly Beach, SC?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Folly Beach is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 2.19% of the total population, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders are the largest racial minority in Folly Beach.
What is the majority race in Folly Beach, SC?
With a population of 908 (94.78% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Folly Beach.
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders are second largest race in Folly Beach, with 2.19% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
