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Central

South Carolina · 5,159 residents · 3.251 sq mi
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Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,736. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,900. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,159
+46%since 2000
from 3,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,587 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.5
−7%since 2000
from 24.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Central
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,736
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,869 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,824
−4%since 2000
from $14,394 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
15.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
77.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+48%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(2,741)
Black15.1%(531)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(152)
Asian1.8%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(1,570)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(3,842)
Black15.2%(784)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(262)
Asian3.3%(171)
Other0.6%(33)
Diversity Score50.4%(2,600)
Diversity Score
50
+13%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, South Carolina?

Central, South Carolina has about 5,159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central, South Carolina earns about $23,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, South Carolina expensive?

In Central, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Central, South Carolina?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, South Carolina?

About 39.3% of people in Central, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Central, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,482 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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