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Cope

South Carolina · 77 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Cope is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,714. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−28%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+32%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
0521051572101990201020202024Cope
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,714
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$24,388
+34%since 2000
from $18,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+44.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services17.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2014
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−19%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2014
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(44)
Black40.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.6%(47)
Diversity Score
61
−6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−60.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cope, South Carolina?

Cope, South Carolina has about 77 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cope, South Carolina earns about $75,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cope, South Carolina expensive?

In Cope, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $74,500.

How educated are people in Cope, South Carolina?

About 24.6% 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 5.5% 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 35 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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