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Burnettown

South Carolina · 3,267 residents (2025 est.) · 5.51 sq mi
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Burnettown is a city of 3,135 people in South Carolina. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. 2% of locals were born outside the United States. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $189,800. Households here earn about 27% less than in South Carolina as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,135
+15%since 2000
from 2,720 in 2000
3,267 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
569 / sq mi
+18%since 2009
from 483 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.0
−5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.51 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2391K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Burnettown
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(201)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.6%(302)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413.9%(436)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.1%(96)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(164)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(265)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.7%(556)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(185)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(489)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.3%(354)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.5%(78)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,347
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,140 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$23,557
+48%since 2000
from $15,887 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
19.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.439
+3%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$189,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$932
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
80.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.1% rent
15.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.89 people
+15%since 2009
from 2.52 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
24.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
39.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+75%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,333)
Black11.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,104)
Black20.5%(643)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(311)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(77)
62
+13%since 2009
from 55 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

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.3%(167)
Puerto Rican4.6%(144)
Ancestry
American33.5%(1,050)
German11.7%(367)
English10.9%(342)
Irish10.9%(342)
Italian4%(124)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(67)
Welsh2.1%(65)
Norwegian1.2%(39)
Scottish0.7%(22)
Dutch0.5%(17)
French0.5%(16)
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
19.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
31.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
48.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2013
from 19.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.2%(355)
Married54.5%(600)
Widowed3.3%(36)
Divorced10%(110)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(209)
Married61.9%(678)
Widowed7.6%(83)
Divorced11.4%(125)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2013
from 19.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44.6% 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)25.4%(17)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)38.8%(26)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era50.7%(34)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 67 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnettown, South Carolina?

Burnettown, South Carolina has about 3,135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnettown, South Carolina earns about $50,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnettown, South Carolina expensive?

In Burnettown, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $189,800, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Burnettown, South Carolina?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Burnettown, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnettown, South Carolina?

About 19.6% of people in Burnettown, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnettown, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnettown, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,633 residents, a change of about 525 percent over that period.

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

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