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Blackville

South Carolina · 1,925 residents (2025 est.) · 8.932 sq mi
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Blackville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,742. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 1,195 residents. 7% 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 $80,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,778
−40%since 2000
from 2,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+27%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,925 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Blackville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,742
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,316 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,240
+138%since 2000
from $11,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.617
+31%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+109%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(699)
Black75.3%(2,240)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(1,381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(137)
Black89.2%(1,586)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(55)
Diversity Score24.7%(439)
Diversity Score
25
−47%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 41.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackville, South Carolina?

Blackville, South Carolina has about 1,778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blackville, South Carolina earns about $21,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackville, South Carolina expensive?

In Blackville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,400.

How educated are people in Blackville, South Carolina?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blackville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackville, South Carolina?

About 32.9% of people in Blackville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,104 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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