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Converse

South Carolina · 534 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Converse has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,811. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
534
−6%since 2019
from 570 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
774 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 826 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2019
from 39.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
182360538716894201020202024Converse
2024463
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,811
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,874
+16%since 2019
from $17,077 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10%
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
69.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.8% in 2019
30.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(452)
Black20.7%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41%(234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(450)
Black4.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(17)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(111)
Diversity Score
21
−49%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−6%since 2019
from 16.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
Female
43.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Converse, South Carolina?

Converse, South Carolina has about 534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Converse, South Carolina earns about $60,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Converse, South Carolina?

About 8.0% 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 32.7% of people in Converse, 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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