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Bethune

South Carolina · 334 residents · 1.102 sq mi
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Bethune has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
−5%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+5%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332933544144741990201020202024Bethune
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,035
+11%since 2000
from $18,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−51.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(308)
Black9.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(284)
Black11.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.1%(101)
Diversity Score
30
+7%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethune, South Carolina?

Bethune, South Carolina has about 334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethune, South Carolina earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethune, South Carolina expensive?

In Bethune, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Bethune, South Carolina?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bethune, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethune, South Carolina?

About 2.6% of people in Bethune, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethune, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethune, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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