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Bonneau Beach

South Carolina · 1,516 residents · 2.346 sq mi
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Bonneau Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $253,800. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,516
−2%since 2023
from 1,543 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
646 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 658 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+1%since 2023
from 62.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9021K2K2K3K201020202024Bonneau Beach
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(94)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.6%(39)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.4%(37)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.8%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.5%(53)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.4%(36)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.4%(188)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.4%(415)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.7%(299)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.9%(271)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(50)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,865
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,561 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,487
+16%since 2023
from $37,538 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+2%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $227,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,548
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,306 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+6%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,082)
Black15.8%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.7%(104)
Other7.3%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(1,121)
Black12%(182)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.1%(107)
Other7%(106)
Diversity Score
54
−9%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese2.4%(37)
Asian Indian2.4%(37)
Japanese2.2%(33)
Ancestry
English17.2%(261)
American10.6%(161)
German9.8%(148)
Irish7.3%(111)
French5.6%(85)
Italian4.4%(67)
Swiss2.4%(37)
Norwegian2.1%(32)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(32)
Scottish2%(31)
Polish1.3%(20)
Croatian1.1%(17)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.6%(9)
Dutch0.5%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.1 min
+14%since 2023
from 38.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
Female
41.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.2%(147)
Married65.1%(525)
Widowed3.8%(31)
Divorced12.8%(103)
Women 15+
Never married6.5%(36)
Married73%(405)
Widowed20.5%(114)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonneau Beach, South Carolina?

Bonneau Beach, South Carolina has about 1,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonneau Beach, South Carolina?

The typical household in Bonneau Beach, South Carolina earns about $60,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonneau Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In Bonneau Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $253,800, and the typical rent is about $1,548 a month.

How educated are people in Bonneau Beach, South Carolina?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bonneau Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonneau Beach, South Carolina?

About 13.7% of people in Bonneau Beach, 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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