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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bennettsville

South Carolina · 9,425 residents · 6.177 sq mi
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Bennettsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,389. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,200. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,425
+1%since 1990
from 9,345 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,526 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,513 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+9%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bennettsville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,389
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,120 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,917
+61%since 1990
from $8,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
58.6%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
41.4% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(3,948)
Black57.3%(5,356)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)
Asian0.3%(29)
Diversity Score61.8%(5,778)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(3,267)
Black62.7%(5,914)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(59)
Asian0.5%(45)
Diversity Score58.8%(5,542)
59
−5%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+6%since 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bennettsville, South Carolina?

Bennettsville, South Carolina has about 9,425 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bennettsville, South Carolina earns about $22,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennettsville, South Carolina expensive?

In Bennettsville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Bennettsville, South Carolina?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bennettsville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennettsville, South Carolina?

About 27.2% of people in Bennettsville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennettsville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennettsville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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