Lamar, SC population by race
The table below shows Lamar's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 63.19% |
| Black or African American | 448 | 36.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Lamar 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; Lamar has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Lamar's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Lamar population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.19% are white and 36.81% are Black or African American.
Lamar '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 Lamar is White with a population of 769 (63.19% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lamar, SC
By ethnicity, 8 (0.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,209 (99.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lamar, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 761 (62.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lamar, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lamar's Non-Hispanic population.
Lamar 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 | 761 | 62.94% |
| Black or African American alone | 448 | 37.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lamar, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (62.50% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lamar, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lamar's Hispanic population.
Lamar Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 37.50% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 62.50% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lamar, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.66% of Lamar population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lamar, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (62.50% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lamar, SC have?
Lamar, SC has 448 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 36.81% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lamar is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lamar, SC?
With 99.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lamar.
That being said, with a 36.81% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lamar.
What is the majority race in Lamar, SC?
With a population of 769 (63.19% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lamar.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lamar, with 36.81% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
