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Bucksport

South Carolina · 876 residents · 4.204 sq mi
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Bucksport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,417. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 241 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,700. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
−22%since 2000
from 1,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+36%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5306908501K1K1990201020202024Bucksport
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,149
+12%since 2000
from $10,832 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade40.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,700
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
74.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+119%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(66)
Black89.5%(784)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22%(193)
Diversity Score
22
+283%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+136%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
41.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
13.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucksport, South Carolina?

Bucksport, South Carolina has about 876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bucksport, South Carolina earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bucksport, South Carolina expensive?

In Bucksport, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $125,700, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Bucksport, South Carolina?

About 6.7% 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 40.0% 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 51 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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