Where are the African Americans? (Greenville, Mauldin: high school, mall, population)

[ILMK]

Races in Spartanburg:

Black (49.6%)
White Non-Hispanic (46.5%)
Hispanic (1.8%)
Two or more races (1.0%)
Other race (0.8%)

Races in Greenville:

White Non-Hispanic (60.6%)
Black (33.9%)
Hispanic (3.4%)
Other race (1.4%)
Two or more races (1.1%)

Races in Gantt:

Black (63.1%)
White Non-Hispanic (32.7%)
Hispanic (3.0%)
Other race (1.4%)
Two or more races (1.1%)
American Indian (0.5%)

Races in Wellford:

Black (48.9%)
White Non-Hispanic (46.2%)
Hispanic (3.6%)
Other race (2.3%)
Two or more races (1.3%)
American Indian (0.7%)

[pvjd]

I have never heard so much debate over geographical statistics before. Maybe it's because I am from Birmingham, AL. We have African Americans, Caucasians, a booming Hispanic population as well as a rather large Greek, Lebanese and Asian community. However, it varies depending on zip code because Birmingham also includes Mountain Brook, Hoover, Ensley, West End, and many other towns and suburbs. For instance, one zip code might be 80% black, another might be 60% Hispanic, another might be 95% white, etc. Is it possible that South Carolina is the same way, which might account for discrepencies in the census? I do understand what is meant by cultural diversity, though. It doesn't necessarily mean statistics regarding race, but rather activities, housing, businesses, media outlets etc. that does not always lean toward one specific ethnicity. In other words, more than one option. There is nothing racist or prejudicial about acknowledging differences and preferences in things of this nature as long as it is done with sensitivity and understanding. We live in a society with many different cultures (not just ethnic), and it is ok for a certain culture to like certain things. It is not the absence of assimilation, just merely keeping some of your own norms and customs. Nothing to be afraid of.

[ILMK]

ITA. The majority is black in the city of Spartanburg, but it's less than 40% in the county iirc.

Also found this from 05/06:

South Carolina population: 4,321,249
White persons, percent, 2005 SC- 68.4% US-80.2%
Black persons, percent, 2005 SC- 29.2% US-12.8%

[sportysocrchik98]

Originally Posted by Atilla The Hun

Ok, I'll put it out there: I'm a 35yr old black professional that works in the downtown area; and yes I wear a suit. In over a year, I still haven't found another person of similar statute to call a friend, associate, buddy, or whathaveyou. The several black males I've seen riding by in their BMW or Caddy Escalades look like they have something shoved up their butts. Luckily, growing up "in da' hood" through my teenage years, I can still relate to many of the everyday REAL folks I meet on the streets.

I get along with everyone given my appearance. I have made a few friends with non-blacks that I would actually hang out with. But what Bagota appears to be looking for is that same "hang out with us" feeling. Hit me up B, maybe we can go hunting for the "Us Crew" together.

Have you checked out PULSE?
There are some in there of a generally white-collar background...

For me- it doesn't matter the colour of the person, but ultimately do we "click" on some level - regardless if the person is black, white, purple- don't care... more concerned with whether we have something in common- i.e. same interests, background, etc...
Just the way I was raised....

As for downtown- you're right- do many live downtown? No- I lived down there for 2 yrs... but it wasn't about that... Just wanted something different to experience upon returning to Gvl... as I always lived in the 'burbs in Atlanta...


There is one thing different about Gvl that I didn't experience in ATL- there are a large number of families here- hence not many ppl "hanging out"...

As for Mr SoJones- no ill will towards him- just showing there is more than one view of Gvl- and that we are here...

Good luck to you all!

[sportysocrchik98]

Originally Posted by pvjd

I have never heard so much debate over geographical statistics before. Maybe it's because I am from Birmingham, AL. We have African Americans, Caucasians, a booming Hispanic population as well as a rather large Greek, Lebanese and Asian community. However, it varies depending on zip code because Birmingham also includes Mountain Brook, Hoover, Ensley, West End, and many other towns and suburbs. For instance, one zip code might be 80% black, another might be 60% Hispanic, another might be 95% white, etc. Is it possible that South Carolina is the same way, which might account for discrepencies in the census? I do understand what is meant by cultural diversity, though. It doesn't necessarily mean statistics regarding race, but rather activities, housing, businesses, media outlets etc. that does not always lean toward one specific ethnicity. In other words, more than one option. There is nothing racist or prejudicial about acknowledging differences and preferences in things of this nature as long as it is done with sensitivity and understanding. We live in a society with many different cultures (not just ethnic), and it is ok for a certain culture to like certain things. It is not the absence of assimilation, just merely keeping some of your own norms and customs. Nothing to be afraid of.

PVJD- good points by you...

We kinda got off on a tangent- I apologize for contributing to that...

Ultimately the question was where the AA are... and while there are various opinions about it- the answer is We're Here...

Maybe not in numbers desired based on one reason or nothing- but that's another issue in itself...

Some may have preferences to be in a place where others are of the same race- others may have other preferences- not driven by race, but other factors...


In any case- have a good day!

[flgargoyle]

Actually, as a white person, I hope that I'm accepted by people of other races/nationalities when I move to Greenville. One of my closest friends here in FL is black, and I have friends from a variety of different backgrounds, both socio-economic and racial. Nobody seems to care here- friends are friends. Our property in rural Greenville County is actually in a predominantly black neighborhood, and so far, all our neighbors seem friendly- I hope it stays that way. I probably come across as a redneck, since I wear overalls to work in, and have a passable southern accent for someone who grew up near Yale University, but I was raised to be 'color-blind', and I believe in that pretty strongly. I guess we'll just see how it goes....

[sportysocrchik98]

FLGARGOYLE- you'll be fine...

[HUMP]

This is one thing that I have seen also in this area, and I have lived in SC for over 30 years. Are white, Caucasian, (or whatever you would like to call us) people cultureless. Many of us are descended from German, English, Irish, Scottish and the like. No one is pure bred. I would venture to guess that more people have more mixed races in their family tree than they would think.

I come from a very biased family, and have had times where I have had to stand for something that I did not agree with in my family. People are people, and whites have there side also.

I agree that there have not been too many places that you can go in that are entertainment venues, such as for dancing or socializing that do not end up getting overrun by those who want to Thug it up, white and black and hispanic.

[pvjd]

As I said before--culture is not necessarily ethnically defined.

[2girlsmom]

Originally Posted by Art123

Try out the Dakotas, Wyoming or Montana. Or any ski town out west. I lived in Breckenridge for seven years. There was a black guy there for awhile - then he moved. Add that the 7 to1 guy/gal ratio and its a nothing but a tofu-dog wienie roast all year 'round.

I LOVE BRECKENRIDGE, CO. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE!!! THAT'S WHERE MY HUSBAND PROPOSED TO ME.