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Branchville

South Carolina · 971 residents (2025 est.) · 3.17 sq mi
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Branchville is home to 1,084 people in South Carolina. At a median age of 48.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,300. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. That trails the South Carolina median by roughly 38%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,084
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,083 in 2000
971 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
342 / sq mi
+18%since 2009
from 290 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
48.0
+27%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.17 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8819951K1K1K19902000201020202024Branchville
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(44)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(60)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(55)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(46)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.3%(68)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.2%(154)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.7%(149)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.8%(193)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(133)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(102)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,182
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,690
+77%since 2000
from $14,509 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
18.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.468
−12%since 2010
from 0.529 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$115,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$758
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
62.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
20.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.60 people
+5%since 2009
from 2.48 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
20.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
71.6%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.7
+23%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(587)
Black42.6%(461)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(659)
Black36.9%(400)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
62
−4%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.3%(25)
Ancestry
German6.4%(69)
English6.3%(68)
Swiss6.2%(67)
Irish3.9%(42)
British3.6%(39)
Scottish3.4%(37)
American2.6%(28)
French1.1%(12)
Danish0.9%(10)
Italian0.8%(9)
Polish0.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
66.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
27.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
52.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
8.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 14.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
80.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24%(104)
Married62.1%(269)
Widowed7.9%(34)
Divorced6%(26)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(135)
Married50.7%(254)
Widowed10.4%(52)
Divorced12%(60)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

8.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 14.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
47.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
62.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.9%(7)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)35.3%(36)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era47.1%(48)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War18.6%(19)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II18.6%(19)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 102 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branchville, South Carolina?

Branchville, South Carolina has about 1,084 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Branchville, South Carolina earns about $43,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branchville, South Carolina expensive?

In Branchville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Branchville, South Carolina?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Branchville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branchville, South Carolina?

About 18.2% of people in Branchville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Branchville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Branchville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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