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City View

South Carolina · 746 residents · 0.388 sq mi
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City View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,688. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 508 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
−41%since 2000
from 1,254 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,923 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 3,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.7
−5%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6161K1K2K2K1990201020202024City View
2024746
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,688
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,920 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,354
+208%since 2000
from $9,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.583
+29%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade31.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
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

Median gross rent
$1,154
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in City View on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(747)
Black31%(389)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(94)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.8%(825)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(228)
Black34.2%(255)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(249)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score84.8%(632)
Diversity Score
85
+29%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−21%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
49.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
27.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2013
from 48.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 63.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 36.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in City View, South Carolina?

City View, South Carolina has about 746 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in City View, South Carolina?

The typical household in City View, South Carolina earns about $37,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is City View, South Carolina expensive?

In City View, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in City View, South Carolina?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in City View, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in City View, South Carolina?

About 25.5% of people in City View, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has City View, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, City View, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 744 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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