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Highest Nicaraguan population share, South Carolina cities · 2010

South Carolina cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nicaraguan residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 12 cities in South Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Nicaraguan population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2000

01Lyman, SCSC7,1030.5%–

02Lancaster, SCSC9,6230.4%–

03Parker, SCSC12,8980.4%–

04Hilton Head Island, SCSC38,1960.4%–

05Socastee, SCSC23,7960.3%–

06Greer, SCSC50,0070.2%–

07Summerville, SCSC53,1770.1%–

08Myrtle Beach, SCSC40,9370.1%–

09Simpsonville, SCSC28,4590.1%–

10Rock Hill, SCSC75,9110.0%–

11Columbia, SCSC147,0350.0%–

12Charleston, SCSC159,4230.0%–

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