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Centenary

South Carolina · 191 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Centenary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,668. Population has fallen 58% since 2023, a loss of 262 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $154,200. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

191
−58%since 2023
from 453 in 2023
2020 – 2024
202 / sq mi
−58%since 2023
from 479 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.2
+30%since 2023
from 40.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
15227038850662420202024Centenary
2024191
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,668
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $13,313 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$11,594
+15%since 2023
from $10,105 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
63.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.570
−10%since 2023
from 0.633 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$154,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $168,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
40.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
59.2% rent
18.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
11.3
−11%since 2023
from 12.6 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(112)
Black75.3%(341)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.5%(211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(83)
Black56.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.4%(117)
61
+32%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.7 min
+29%since 2023
from 26.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
69.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
36.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
21.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
54.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
28.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
48.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Centenary, South Carolina?

Centenary, South Carolina has about 191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Centenary, South Carolina earns about $13,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Centenary, South Carolina expensive?

In Centenary, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $154,200.

How educated are people in Centenary, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Centenary, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Centenary, South Carolina?

About 63.9% of people in Centenary, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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