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Converse

South Carolina · 608 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 $33,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $81,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 606 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
881 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 878 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
−9%vs 2011
vs 42.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
182360538716894201020202024Converse
2024463
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $22,313 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,859
+3%vs 2011
vs $16,294 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−21%vs 2011
vs 0.455 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $73,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−45.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−25%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(549)
Black5.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.8%(121)
Diversity Score
20
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+44%vs 2011
vs 15.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
34.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
+11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
57.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Converse, South Carolina?

Converse, South Carolina has about 608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Converse, South Carolina earns about $33,000 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 $81,500.

How educated are people in Converse, South Carolina?

About 19.1% 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 19.3% of people in Converse, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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