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Highest Nicaraguan population share, South Carolina cities · 2020

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 21 cities in South Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

Highest Nicaraguan population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2000

01White Knoll, SCSC8,3100.7%–

02Rock Hill, SCSC75,9110.4%–

03Port Royal, SCSC16,6480.3%–

04Parker, SCSC12,8980.3%–

05Hardeeville, SCSC16,4590.2%–

06Welcome, SCSC6,5270.2%–

07Laurel Bay, SCSC5,8820.2%–

08Boiling Springs, SCSC12,9360.1%–

09Spartanburg, SCSC39,9780.1%–

10Greer, SCSC50,0070.1%–

11Beaufort, SCSC15,7750.1%–

12North Augusta, SCSC26,9820.1%–

13Oak Grove, SCSC12,2560.1%–

14Lexington, SCSC25,7290.1%–

15Gantt, SCSC15,4010.0%–

16Berea, SCSC16,8620.0%–

17Hilton Head Island, SCSC38,1960.0%–

18Charleston, SCSC159,4230.0%–

19Columbia, SCSC147,0350.0%–

20Goose Creek, SCSC52,0100.0%–

21James Island, SCSC12,6600.0%–

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