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Bucksport

South Carolina · 747 residents · 4.20 sq mi
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Bucksport is home to 747 people in South Carolina. At a median age of 50.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 370 fewer people here than in 2000. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $186,300. 72% of homes are owner-occupied.

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

747
−33%since 2000
from 1,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
178 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 173 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
50.1
+59%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.20 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5306908501K1K19902000201020202024Bucksport
2024747
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514.6%(109)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(51)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2420.1%(150)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.2%(46)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6426.4%(197)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(95)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(20)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
15.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$186,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
72.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
7.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.82 people
+1%since 2009
from 2.78 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
32.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(25)
Black96.6%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black88.5%(661)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian11.5%(86)
Other0%(0)
25
+29%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino11.5%(86)
Section 05

Education

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%
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+52.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
50.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
30.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
64.5%
+64.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

31.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
68.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
17.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2013
from 25.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
73.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 47.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
85.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
90.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married62.5%(120)
Married5.2%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.3%(62)
Women 15+
Never married42.5%(168)
Married0.8%(3)
Widowed31.9%(126)
Divorced24.8%(98)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2013
from 25.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
23.8%
−22.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
30.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
18.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
56.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)52.4%(54)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 103 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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