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Blackville

South Carolina · 2,406 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 $27,332. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 567 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,600. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,406
−19%since 2000
from 2,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
269 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+6%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Blackville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,332
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,873
+17%since 2000
from $11,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(423)
Black77.5%(1,864)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(83)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.7%(17)
Diversity Score44.9%(1,080)
Diversity Score
45
−3%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackville, South Carolina?

Blackville, South Carolina has about 2,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blackville, South Carolina earns about $27,332 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 $52,600, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Blackville, South Carolina?

About 12.7% 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 38.6% 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 476 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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