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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blackville

South Carolina · 2,882 residents · 8.932 sq mi
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Blackville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,928. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,800. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,882
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
323 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Blackville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,928
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,316 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,398
−38%vs 2000
vs $11,881 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$257
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $359 in 2000
US average: $450
67.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
33.0% rent
2.5
+41%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(680)
Black76.4%(2,202)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.4%(1,308)
45
−2%vs 2000
vs 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blackville, South Carolina?

Blackville, South Carolina has about 2,882 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Blackville, South Carolina earns about $15,928 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 $39,800, and the typical rent is about $257 a month.

How educated are people in Blackville, South Carolina?

About 4.5% 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 30.2% of people in Blackville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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