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Bucksport

South Carolina · 747 residents · 4.204 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 370 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $186,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
747
−33%since 2000
from 1,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+59%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5306908501K1K1990201020202024Bucksport
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,943
+195%since 2000
from $10,832 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+82%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing19%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food18.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(25)
Black96.6%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black88.5%(661)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian11.5%(86)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(190)
Diversity Score
25
+343%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+52.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
68.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 47.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucksport, South Carolina?

Bucksport, South Carolina has about 747 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bucksport, South Carolina expensive?

In Bucksport, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $186,300.

How educated are people in Bucksport, South Carolina?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bucksport, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bucksport, South Carolina?

About 15.8% of people in Bucksport, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bucksport, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bucksport, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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