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Burton

South Carolina · 6,777 residents · 8.353 sq mi
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Burton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,664. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $121,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,777
−6%since 2000
from 7,180 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
811 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+24%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Burton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,664
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,753 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,770
+39%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(3,536)
Black41%(2,943)
Hispanic / Latino6%(432)
Asian1.3%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.6%(5,069)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(2,875)
Black35.7%(2,422)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,018)
Asian1.7%(112)
Other1.3%(90)
Diversity Score80.3%(5,441)
Diversity Score
80
+14%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burton, South Carolina?

Burton, South Carolina has about 6,777 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burton, South Carolina earns about $51,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burton, South Carolina expensive?

In Burton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $121,700, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Burton, South Carolina?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Burton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burton, South Carolina?

About 13.1% of people in Burton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Burton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 253 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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