North Charleston, SC population by race
The table below shows North Charleston's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,812 | 39.58% |
| Black or African American | 51,905 | 44.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 182 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 3,861 | 3.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 294 | 0.25% |
| Some other race | 6,136 | 5.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,565 | 6.54% |
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North Charleston 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; North Charleston has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that North Charleston's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of North Charleston population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.58% are white, 44.84% are Black or African American, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.34% are Asian, 0.25% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.30% are some other race and 6.54% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
North Charleston, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in North Charleston is Black or African American with a population of 51,905 (44.84% of the total population).
North Charleston 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in North Charleston is Black or African American with a population of 51,905 (44.84% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,565 (6.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of North Charleston, SC
By ethnicity, 11,926 (10.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 103,829 (89.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in North Charleston, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 51,022 (49.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
North Charleston, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of North Charleston's Non-Hispanic population.
North Charleston 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 | 43,134 | 41.54% |
| Black or African American alone | 51,022 | 49.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 143 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 3,855 | 3.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 205 | 0.20% |
| Some other race alone | 629 | 0.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,841 | 4.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in North Charleston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,655 (55.80% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
North Charleston, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of North Charleston's Hispanic population.
North Charleston Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,655 | 55.80% |
| Puerto Rican | 722 | 6.05% |
| Cuban | 48 | 0.40% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,501 | 37.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of North Charleston, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.30% of North Charleston population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in North Charleston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,655 (55.80% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does North Charleston, SC have?
North Charleston, SC has 51,905 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 44.84% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in North Charleston is Black.
What is the largest minority group in North Charleston, SC?
With 89.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in North Charleston.
That being said, with a 39.58% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in North Charleston.
What is the majority race in North Charleston, SC?
With a population of 51,905 (44.84% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in North Charleston.
Whites are second largest race in North Charleston, with 39.58% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
