Laurel Bay, SC Demographics

A map of Laurel Bay's Population by Race

Laurel Bay, South Carolina had a population of 5,082 in 2020. It was 51.0% White, 23.6% Black, 1.7% Asian, 17.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laurel Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurel Bay is the 102nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Laurel Bay's White Population

2,593 residents of Laurel Bay identify as White, or 51.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurel Bay slightly less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurel Bay is ranked #294 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laurel Bay is more White than neighboring Burton (42.4% White), Seabrook (31.5% White), and Lobeco (33.9% White). Laurel Bay is less White than neighboring Beaufort (65% White), and Shell Point (64.3% White).

Laurel Bay's Black Population

1,201 residents of Laurel Bay identify as Black, or 23.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurel Bay roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurel Bay is ranked #238 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laurel Bay is more Black than neighboring Beaufort (20.3% Black), and Shell Point (14% Black). Laurel Bay is less Black than neighboring Burton (35.7% Black), Seabrook (62.3% Black), and Lobeco (53.1% Black).

Laurel Bay's Asian Population

84 residents of Laurel Bay identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurel Bay roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurel Bay is ranked #88 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laurel Bay is more Asian than neighboring Seabrook (0.6% Asian), and Lobeco (1.4% Asian). Laurel Bay is less Asian than neighboring Beaufort (1.9% Asian), and Shell Point (2.1% Asian).

Laurel Bay's Hispanic Population

862 residents of Laurel Bay identify as Hispanic, or 17.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurel Bay slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurel Bay is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laurel Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Burton (15% Hispanic), Beaufort (8.5% Hispanic), Seabrook (3.6% Hispanic), Shell Point (12.7% Hispanic), and Lobeco (5.8% Hispanic).

Laurel Bay's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Laurel Bay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurel Bay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurel Bay is ranked #58 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laurel Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burton (0.9% Native American/Other), Beaufort (0.9% Native American/Other), and Seabrook (0.6% Native American/Other). Laurel Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shell Point (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lobeco (1.7% Native American/Other).

Laurel Bay's Multiracial Population

283 residents of Laurel Bay identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurel Bay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Laurel Bay is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laurel Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Burton (4.3% Multiracial), Beaufort (3.5% Multiracial), Seabrook (1.5% Multiracial), and Lobeco (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.