Luray, SC Demographics

A map of Luray's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	130	21	41.8%	21.4%
Black	120	43	38.6%	43.9%
White	34	23	10.9%	23.5%
Native American/Other	14	1	4.5%	1.0%
Multiracial	13	8	4.2%	8.2%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	2.0%

Luray, South Carolina has an estimated population of 311, a dramatic increase from the 98 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.8% Hispanic, 38.6% Black, 10.9% White, 4.5% Native American/Other, 4.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Luray, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Luray has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Luray, that probability was 69.9% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Luray is ranked the 377th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. 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). Luray was ranked the 450th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Luray's White Population

34 residents of Luray, or 10.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Luray is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Luray ranks 428th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luray's White population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. White residents' share of Luray's population has decreased from 23.5% to 10.9%.

Luray is more White than neighboring Gifford (0% White). Luray is less White than neighboring Estill (13.6% White), Brunson (51.9% White), Scotia (28.9% White), and Hampton (43.6% White).

Luray's Black Population

120 residents of Luray, or 38.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Luray is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Luray ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luray's Black population has grown by an estimated 179.1%. Black residents' share of Luray's population has decreased from 43.9% to 38.6%.

Luray is less Black than neighboring Gifford (100% Black), Estill (78.1% Black), Brunson (40.6% Black), Scotia (71.1% Black), and Hampton (49.3% Black).

Luray's Asian Population

0 residents of Luray, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Luray is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Luray ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luray's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Luray's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Luray is less Asian than neighboring Hampton (4.2% Asian).

Luray's Hispanic Population

130 residents of Luray, or 41.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Luray is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Luray ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luray's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 519.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Luray's population has increased from 21.4% to 41.8%.

Luray is more Hispanic than neighboring Gifford (0% Hispanic), Estill (7.8% Hispanic), Brunson (0.2% Hispanic), Scotia (0% Hispanic), and Hampton (0% Hispanic).

Luray's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Luray, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Luray is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Luray ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luray's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Luray's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.5%.

Luray is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gifford (0% Native American/Other), Estill (0% Native American/Other), Brunson (0% Native American/Other), Scotia (0% Native American/Other), and Hampton (0% Native American/Other).

Luray's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Luray, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Luray is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Luray ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luray's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Luray's population has decreased from 8.2% to 4.2%.

Luray is more Multiracial than neighboring Gifford (0% Multiracial), Estill (0.4% Multiracial), Scotia (0% Multiracial), and Hampton (2.9% Multiracial). Luray is less Multiracial than neighboring Brunson (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.