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Briarcliffe Acres

South Carolina · 457 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Briarcliffe Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $580,000. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 146% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
−3%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 739 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.5
+17%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3904394895385881990201020202024Briarcliffe Acres
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,125
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,437 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,735
+26%since 2000
from $52,871 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services27.4%
US avg: 7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$580,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+33%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(433)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score10.1%(46)
Diversity Score
10
+173%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina?

Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina has about 457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina earns about $108,125 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 $580,000.

How educated are people in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina?

About 69.6% 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 4.2% 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 79 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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