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Andrews

South Carolina · 2,575 residents · 2.21 sq mi
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Andrews has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,243. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 493 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,000. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,575
−16%since 2000
from 3,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,165 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Andrews
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,243
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,698
+104%since 2000
from $12,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−18%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(1,145)
Black60.6%(1,858)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(1,867)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(811)
Black62.5%(1,609)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(82)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score60.8%(1,565)
Diversity Score
61
Unchangedsince 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+86%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Andrews, South Carolina?

Andrews, South Carolina has about 2,575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Andrews, South Carolina?

The typical household in Andrews, South Carolina earns about $38,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Andrews, South Carolina expensive?

In Andrews, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $93,000, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Andrews, South Carolina?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Andrews, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Andrews, South Carolina?

About 29.0% of people in Andrews, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Andrews, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Andrews, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 777 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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