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Highest Syrian population share, South Carolina cities · 2020

South Carolina cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Syrian ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Syrian residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 20 cities in South Carolina that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Syrian population share by state
RANKPLACESTATEPOPSYRIAN SHAREVS 2000
01North Myrtle Beach, SCSC21,3460.7%
02Irmo, SCSC12,2040.3%
03Greer, SCSC50,0070.3%
04Clemson University, SCSC7,0150.3%
05Greenville, SCSC75,3100.2%
06Wade Hampton, SCSC20,8980.2%
07Dentsville, SCSC15,2090.2%
08Cayce, SCSC13,6800.2%
09Lexington, SCSC25,7290.1%
10St. Andrews, SCSC19,8680.1%
11Carolina Forest, SCSC26,2630.1%
12Hilton Head Island, SCSC38,1960.1%
13Rock Hill, SCSC75,9110.1%
14Travelers Rest, SCSC9,1350.1%
15Columbia, SCSC147,0350.0%
16Easley, SCSC27,3190.0%
17Mount Pleasant, SCSC95,4690.0%
18Five Forks, SCSC18,6560.0%
19Charleston, SCSC159,4230.0%
20Sumter, SCSC43,0940.0%
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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES