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South Carolina · 36 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Population has fallen 86% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 66.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15
−86%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−86%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+52%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0521051572101990201020202024Cope
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,327
−27%since 2000
from $18,243 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.7%
+42.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
−35%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
16.7%
−64.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
83.3% rent
Vacancy rate
52.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(44)
Black56.1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20%(3)
Black80%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40%(6)
Diversity Score
40
−38%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
26.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.0%
+50.0 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+47.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
20.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
80.0%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−60.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
73.3%
+68.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
8.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2017
from 48.0% 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 Cope, South Carolina?

Cope, South Carolina has about 15 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cope, South Carolina?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cope, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cope, South Carolina?

About 66.7% of people in Cope, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cope, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cope, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -87 percent over that period.

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