FIGURE 1
Kiawah Island, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in Kiawah Island is White with a population of 2,095 (98.36% of the total population).
Kiawah Island, SC population by race
The table below shows Kiawah Island's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,095 | 98.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 17 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18 | 0.85% |
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Kiawah Island 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; Kiawah Island has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Kiawah Island's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Kiawah Island population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.36% are white, 0.80% are Asian and 0.85% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Kiawah Island, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in Kiawah Island is White with a population of 2,095 (98.36% of the total population).
Kiawah Island '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Kiawah Island is White with a population of 2,095 (98.36% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18 (0.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Kiawah Island, SC
By ethnicity, 4 (0.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,126 (99.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Kiawah Island, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,095 (98.54% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Kiawah Island, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Kiawah Island's Non-Hispanic population.
Kiawah Island 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 | 2,095 | 98.54% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 17 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 0.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in Kiawah Island, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Kiawah Island, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Kiawah Island's Hispanic population.
Kiawah Island Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Kiawah Island, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.19% of Kiawah Island population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Kiawah Island, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Kiawah Island, SC have?
Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island, SC?
With 99.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Kiawah Island.
That being said, with a 0.80% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Kiawah Island.
What is the majority race in Kiawah Island, SC?
With a population of 2,095 (98.36% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Kiawah Island.
Asians are second largest race in Kiawah Island, with 0.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
