Dominican Population in South Carolina: 2019 Data

Community Demographics

Per 2019 American Community Survey: ~5,500 Dominicans reside in South Carolina.

Proportions

• 1.6% of SC's Latino population.
• 0.1% of total state population (~5.1M).

County Concentrations

• Greenville: 1,941 (35%) — Upstate job market (BMW, Michelin, automotive).
• Richland: 802 (15%) — Columbia metro, Fort Jackson, USC.
• Anderson: 700 (13%) — Adjacent to Greenville, manufacturing.
• Smaller populations: Spartanburg, Charleston, Lexington, Berkeley, Horry.

Context

SC's Latino population grew 150%+ 2000–2019; Dominicans a small but established segment. Many arrived via Northeast (NY/NJ) secondary migration for lower cost of living, manufacturing jobs. Community organizations: Dominican Association of SC, cultural festivals (Greenville, Columbia).