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Briarcliffe Acres

South Carolina · 585 residents (2025 est.) · 0.636 sq mi
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Briarcliffe Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $760,600. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
448
−5%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.7
+20%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:585 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3904394895385881990201020202024Briarcliffe Acres
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,437 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,451
+105%since 2000
from $52,871 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+1%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
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
$760,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+20%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(462)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(403)
Black6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score23.3%(104)
Diversity Score
23
+531%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+131%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina?

Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina has about 448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina?

The typical household in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina earns about $156,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina expensive?

In Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $760,600.

How educated are people in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina?

About 58.9% of adults age 25 and over in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina?

About 9.4% of people in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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