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Bucksport

South Carolina · 745 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 $44,181. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 372 residents. 13% 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 $90,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
745
−33%since 2000
from 1,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+39%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5306908501K1K1990201020202024Bucksport
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,181
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$20,333
+88%since 2000
from $10,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(51)
Black88.6%(660)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(140)
Diversity Score
19
+226%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+105%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucksport, South Carolina?

Bucksport, South Carolina has about 745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bucksport, South Carolina earns about $44,181 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 $90,800.

How educated are people in Bucksport, South Carolina?

About 13.1% 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 22.6% 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 182 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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