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Bonneau

South Carolina · 431 residents · 3.024 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $24,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 53.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
+22%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+9%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2574296027749471990201020202024Bonneau
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,337
−22%since 2000
from $15,799 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.4%
+33.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information48.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,700
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(352)
Black9.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(14)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score31.9%(138)
Diversity Score
32
−25%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
14.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
85.6%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonneau, South Carolina?

Bonneau, South Carolina has about 431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bonneau, South Carolina expensive?

In Bonneau, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $24,700, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Bonneau, South Carolina?

About 18.5% 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 53.4% 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 78 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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