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Bennettsville

South Carolina · 7,020 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 $29,556. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 2,405 residents. 9% 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 $88,200. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
7,020
−26%since 2000
from 9,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,136 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+22%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bennettsville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,556
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,531
+4%since 2000
from $13,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(3,267)
Black62.7%(5,914)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(59)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(5,542)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(2,089)
Black64.5%(4,529)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(92)
Asian0.8%(56)
Other2.9%(202)
Diversity Score60.8%(4,270)
Diversity Score
61
+3%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennettsville, South Carolina?

Bennettsville, South Carolina has about 7,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bennettsville, South Carolina earns about $29,556 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 $88,200, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Bennettsville, South Carolina?

About 9.2% 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 29.1% of people in Bennettsville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennettsville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennettsville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,325 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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