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Chesnee

South Carolina · 829 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 $24,427. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 174 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,900. The poverty rate of 27.8% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
−17%since 2000
from 1,003 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5337249151K1K1990201020202024Chesnee
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,427
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,542
+35%since 2000
from $12,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+92%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(549)
Black23%(191)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(47)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other2.2%(18)
Diversity Score60%(497)
Diversity Score
60
+2%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+87%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.4%
−51.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesnee, South Carolina?

Chesnee, South Carolina has about 829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesnee, South Carolina earns about $24,427 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 $106,900, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Chesnee, South Carolina?

About 10.9% 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 27.8% 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 404 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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