Greenville, SC population by race
The table below shows Greenville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,081 | 67.87% |
| Black or African American | 16,113 | 22.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 105 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 1,372 | 1.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.21% |
| Some other race | 1,575 | 2.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,441 | 4.86% |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Greenville population by race
- Racial / Ethnic makeup of Greenville
- Things to know
- References
Greenville 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; Greenville has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Greenville's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Greenville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.87% are white, 22.75% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.94% are Asian, 0.21% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.22% are some other race and 4.86% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Greenville, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in Greenville is White with a population of 48,081 (67.87% of the total population).
Greenville '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 Greenville is White with a population of 48,081 (67.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,441 (4.86% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Greenville, SC
By ethnicity, 4,377 (6.18% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 66,461 (93.82% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Greenville, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 46,625 (70.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Greenville, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Greenville's Non-Hispanic population.
Greenville 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 | 46,625 | 70.15% |
| Black or African American alone | 16,003 | 24.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 24 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 1,353 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 145 | 0.22% |
| Some other race alone | 507 | 0.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,804 | 2.71% |
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Among the Hispanic population in Greenville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,558 (58.44% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Greenville, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Greenville's Hispanic population.
Greenville Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,180 | 26.96% |
| Puerto Rican | 504 | 11.51% |
| Cuban | 135 | 3.08% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,558 | 58.44% |
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Things to know
What percentage of Greenville, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.18% of Greenville population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Greenville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,558 (58.44% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Greenville, SC have?
Greenville, SC has 16,113 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 22.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Greenville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Greenville, SC?
With 93.82% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Greenville.
That being said, with a 22.75% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Greenville.
What is the majority race in Greenville, SC?
With a population of 48,081 (67.87% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Greenville.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Greenville, with 22.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
Notes
The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.
Datasets
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2024
Greenville, SC Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset
Context
The dataset tabulates the population of Greenville by race. It includes the population of Greenville across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Greenville across relevant racial categories.
Key observations
The percent distribution of Greenville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.87% are white, 22.75% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.94% are Asian, 0.21% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.22% are some other race and 4.86% are multiracial.
Content
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
Racial categories include:
- White
- Black or African American
- American Indian and Alaska Native
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
- Some other race
- Two or more races (multiracial)
Variables / Data Columns
- Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Greenville
- Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Greenville is shown in this column.
- % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Greenville total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
Custom data
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Inspiration
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Recommended for further research
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Greenville Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
Greenville, SC Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset
Context
The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Greenville by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Greenville across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Greenville across relevant racial categories.
Key observations
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Greenville, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 46,625 (70.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Content
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
Racial categories include:
- White
- Black or African American
- American Indian and Alaska Native
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
- Some other race
- Two or more races (multiracial)
Variables / Data Columns
- Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Greenville
- Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Greenville is shown in this column.
- % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Greenville total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
Custom data
If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.
Inspiration
Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.
Recommended for further research
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Greenville Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
Greenville, SC Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset
Context
The dataset tabulates the Greenville Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Greenville, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Greenville.
Key observations
Among the Hispanic population in Greenville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,558 (58.44% of the total Hispanic population).
Content
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:
- Mexican
- Puerto Rican
- Cuban
- Other Hispanic or Latino
Variables / Data Columns
- Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Greenville
- Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Greenville is shown in this column.
- % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Greenville total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
Custom data
If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.
Inspiration
Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.
Recommended for further research
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Greenville Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here
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