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Chesnee

South Carolina · 868 residents · 1.071 sq mi
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Chesnee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,974. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,300. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
868
−13%since 2000
from 1,003 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
810 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5337249151K1K1990201020202024Chesnee
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,974
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,089 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,378
+3%since 2000
from $12,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food15.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+50%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(658)
Black27.5%(276)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(47)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.7%(589)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(565)
Black27.1%(235)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(38)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score59%(512)
Diversity Score
59
Unchangedsince 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
13.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesnee, South Carolina?

Chesnee, South Carolina has about 868 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesnee, South Carolina earns about $19,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesnee, South Carolina expensive?

In Chesnee, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Chesnee, South Carolina?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chesnee, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesnee, South Carolina?

About 40.3% of people in Chesnee, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesnee, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesnee, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 365 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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