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Clarks Hill

South Carolina · 133 residents · 3.196 sq mi
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Clarks Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,208. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 243 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 72.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−65%since 2000
from 376 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
72.6
+114%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
481392303204112000201020202024Clarks Hill
2024133
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,208
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,269 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,039
+191%since 2000
from $10,305 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−15%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information43.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
48.1%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(54)
Black85.4%(321)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(51)
Black61.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(79)
Diversity Score
59
+89%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−10%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
58.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks Hill, South Carolina?

Clarks Hill, South Carolina has about 133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks Hill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Clarks Hill, South Carolina earns about $45,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Clarks Hill, South Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clarks Hill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarks Hill, South Carolina?

About 30.8% of people in Clarks Hill, 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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