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Bishopville

South Carolina · 2,829 residents (2025 est.) · 2.337 sq mi
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Bishopville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,276. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 760 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,200. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,910
−21%since 2000
from 3,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,245 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,829 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Bishopville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,276
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,463
+33%since 2000
from $16,140 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−21%since 2010
from 0.542 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
56.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(1,186)
Black65.3%(2,397)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(48)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(2,120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21%(612)
Black74.2%(2,159)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(74)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.9%(54)
Diversity Score50.5%(1,471)
Diversity Score
51
−13%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+45.8 ptssince 2017
from 42.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bishopville, South Carolina?

Bishopville, South Carolina has about 2,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bishopville, South Carolina earns about $39,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bishopville, South Carolina expensive?

In Bishopville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $128,200, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Bishopville, South Carolina?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bishopville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bishopville, South Carolina?

About 29.9% of people in Bishopville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bishopville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bishopville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 650 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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