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Burnettown

South Carolina · 3,105 residents · 5.51 sq mi
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Burnettown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,300. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,105
+14%since 2000
from 2,720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
564 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2391K2K3K3K1990201020202024Burnettown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,074
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,140 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,893
+69%since 2000
from $15,887 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+52%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,333)
Black11.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(797)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(2,021)
Black21.2%(658)
Hispanic / Latino8%(248)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other1.1%(34)
Diversity Score60.7%(1,886)
Diversity Score
61
+107%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnettown, South Carolina?

Burnettown, South Carolina has about 3,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnettown, South Carolina earns about $50,074 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 $143,300, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Burnettown, South Carolina?

About 21.4% 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 22.4% 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 2,603 residents, a change of about 519 percent over that period.

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