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Brunson

South Carolina · 431 residents · 1.017 sq mi
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Brunson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,422. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
−27%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+19%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3654324995656321990201020202024Brunson
2024401
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,422
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,710
+30%since 2000
from $14,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+44%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(326)
Black42.3%(249)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(373)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(247)
Black35.5%(153)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(8)
Diversity Score64.5%(278)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brunson, South Carolina?

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

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

The typical household in Brunson, South Carolina earns about $32,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brunson, South Carolina expensive?

In Brunson, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Brunson, South Carolina?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brunson, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brunson, South Carolina?

About 10.5% of people in Brunson, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brunson, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Brunson, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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