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Branchville

South Carolina · 971 residents (2025 est.) · 3.167 sq mi
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Branchville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

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

Total population
1,084
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
342 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+27%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:971 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8819951K1K1K1990201020202024Branchville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,182
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$115,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.6%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(587)
Black42.6%(461)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(686)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(659)
Black36.9%(400)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(669)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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