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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blackville

South Carolina · 2,973 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 $21,316. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,700. 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: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,973
+3%since 1990
from 2,882 in 1990
1990 – 2025
333 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 323 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+16%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Blackville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,316
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,928 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,881
+61%since 1990
from $7,398 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
28.6% rent
1.8
−29%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(680)
Black76.4%(2,202)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score45.4%(1,308)
2000
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(699)
Black75.3%(2,240)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score46.4%(1,381)
46
+2%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackville, South Carolina?

Blackville, South Carolina has about 2,973 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Blackville, South Carolina earns about $21,316 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 $37,700, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Blackville, South Carolina?

About 9.2% 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 29.9% of people in Blackville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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