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Blythewood

South Carolina · 4,772 residents · 10.629 sq mi
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Blythewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,964. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,602 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $304,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,772
+2707%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
449 / sq mi
+2707%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K3K5K6K1990201020202024Blythewood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,964
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,593
+127%since 2000
from $19,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,000
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
8.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(135)
Black18.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(71)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(2,333)
Black38.8%(1,851)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(224)
Asian2.4%(115)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score70.6%(3,368)
Diversity Score
71
+68%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+147%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blythewood, South Carolina?

Blythewood, South Carolina has about 4,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blythewood, South Carolina earns about $86,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blythewood, South Carolina expensive?

In Blythewood, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $304,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Blythewood, South Carolina?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blythewood, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blythewood, South Carolina?

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

Has Blythewood, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Blythewood, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,634 residents, a change of about 3358 percent over that period.

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

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