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Blenheim

South Carolina · 115 residents · 0.653 sq mi
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Blenheim has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,600. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−16%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
+21%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28831391942501990201020202024Blenheim
202482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,875
+34%since 2000
from $17,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(59)
Black54.7%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(60)
Black42.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.9%(21)
Diversity Score77.9%(90)
Diversity Score
78
+26%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−76.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blenheim, South Carolina?

Blenheim, South Carolina has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blenheim, South Carolina earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blenheim, South Carolina expensive?

In Blenheim, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $53,600.

How educated are people in Blenheim, South Carolina?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blenheim, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blenheim, South Carolina?

About 21.1% of people in Blenheim, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blenheim, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Blenheim, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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