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Bethune

South Carolina · 315 residents · 1.102 sq mi
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Bethune has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,854. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $87,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−11%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
286 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+3%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332933544144741990201020202024Bethune
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,854
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,469
−7%since 2000
from $18,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,338
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(262)
Black10.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score31.5%(99)
Diversity Score
31
+12%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethune, South Carolina?

Bethune, South Carolina has about 315 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethune, South Carolina earns about $28,854 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 $87,200, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.

How educated are people in Bethune, South Carolina?

About 24.2% 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 36.4% 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 73 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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