RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 53 SHOWN OF 53

Highest Chinese population share, South Carolina cities · 2020

South Carolina cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Chinese (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Chinese residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 53 cities in South Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPCHINESE SHAREVS 2000

01Tega Cay, SCSC14,4575.8%–

02Clemson, SCSC18,9413.4%–

03Clover, SCSC7,6593.3%–

04Lexington, SCSC25,7293.1%–

05Five Forks, SCSC18,6563.0%–

06Greer, SCSC50,0072.6%–

07Central, SCSC5,2982.2%–

08Forest Acres, SCSC10,3901.3%–

09Dentsville, SCSC15,2091.2%–

10North Myrtle Beach, SCSC21,3461.2%–

11Greenville, SCSC75,3101.0%–

12Blythewood, SCSC7,2331.0%–

13Beaufort, SCSC15,7750.9%–

14Seven Oaks, SCSC15,9210.8%–

15Powdersville, SCSC10,7710.8%–

16Boiling Springs, SCSC12,9360.7%–

17Woodfield, SCSC9,4650.7%–

18Florence, SCSC41,2310.7%–

19Columbia, SCSC147,0350.7%–

20West Columbia, SCSC18,4890.7%–

21Cayce, SCSC13,6800.6%–

22Valley Falls, SCSC8,2390.6%–

23Mount Pleasant, SCSC95,4690.6%–

24Charleston, SCSC159,4230.6%–

25Litchfield Beach, SCSC9,0440.6%–

26North Charleston, SCSC129,2450.5%–

27Spartanburg, SCSC39,9780.5%–

28Red Hill, SCSC15,9200.5%–

29Oak Grove, SCSC12,2560.5%–

30Fort Mill, SCSC38,6730.5%–

31Sumter, SCSC43,0940.5%–

32Simpsonville, SCSC28,4590.5%–

33Chester, SCSC5,3240.4%–

34Summerville, SCSC53,1770.4%–

35Rock Hill, SCSC75,9110.3%–

36St. Andrews, SCSC19,8680.3%–

37Laurens, SCSC9,3270.3%–

38Mauldin, SCSC31,4650.2%–

39Irmo, SCSC12,2040.2%–

40Easley, SCSC27,3190.2%–

41Greenwood, SCSC22,7450.2%–

42Lake Wylie, SCSC16,0060.2%–

43Travelers Rest, SCSC9,1350.1%–

44Berea, SCSC16,8620.1%–

45Socastee, SCSC23,7960.1%–

46Wade Hampton, SCSC20,8980.1%–

47Aiken, SCSC33,8080.1%–

48James Island, SCSC12,6600.1%–

49Carolina Forest, SCSC26,2630.1%–

50Hanahan, SCSC22,4150.1%–

51Clinton, SCSC7,9180.1%–

52Goose Creek, SCSC52,0100.1%–

53Clemson University, SCSC7,0150.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES