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Beech Island

South Carolina · 1,578 residents · 4.921 sq mi
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Beech Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,027. Population has grown 39% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $116,800. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,578
+39%since 2023
from 1,139 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
+39%since 2023
from 231 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−5%since 2023
from 39.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K20202024Beech Island
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,027
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $31,996 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,390
+16%since 2023
from $18,412 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+10%since 2023
from 0.426 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,207
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $982 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−2%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic35%(399)
Black60.8%(693)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(34)
Diversity Score63.3%(721)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(579)
Black52%(820)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(113)
Diversity Score73.6%(1,161)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+10%since 2023
from 26.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Female
42.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Island, South Carolina?

Beech Island, South Carolina has about 1,578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beech Island, South Carolina?

The typical household in Beech Island, South Carolina earns about $36,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beech Island, South Carolina expensive?

In Beech Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $116,800, and the typical rent is about $1,207 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Island, South Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Beech Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beech Island, South Carolina?

About 34.3% of people in Beech Island, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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