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Bonneau

South Carolina · 487 residents · 3.024 sq mi
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Bonneau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,100. The poverty rate of 42.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% 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
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
+38%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2574296027749471990201020202024Bonneau
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,066
−5%since 2000
from $15,799 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+99%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(270)
Black19.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.3%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(404)
Black12.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian1.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.1%(166)
Diversity Score
34
−20%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+12%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.9%
−56.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonneau, South Carolina?

Bonneau, South Carolina has about 487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bonneau, South Carolina earns about $25,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonneau, South Carolina expensive?

In Bonneau, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Bonneau, South Carolina?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bonneau, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonneau, South Carolina?

About 42.6% of people in Bonneau, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonneau, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonneau, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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