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Converse

South Carolina · 463 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Converse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,809. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $153,600. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
463
+9%since 2023
from 424 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 614 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+80%since 2023
from 32.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
182360538716894201020202024Converse
2024463
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,809
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,139 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,875
−10%since 2023
from $25,357 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+8%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $168,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $831 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+30.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+24%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(273)
Black13.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.7%(92)
Diversity Score64.9%(275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(304)
Black10.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.5%(109)
Diversity Score62.7%(290)
Diversity Score
63
−3%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+1%since 2023
from 18.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
Female
40.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Converse, South Carolina?

Converse, South Carolina has about 463 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Converse, South Carolina earns about $36,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Converse, South Carolina expensive?

In Converse, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $153,600, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Converse, South Carolina?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Converse, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Converse, South Carolina?

About 15.1% of people in Converse, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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