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Cope

South Carolina · 37 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Cope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−65%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+52%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0521051572101990201020202024Cope
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$51,357
+182%since 2000
from $18,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information41.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$570
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
40.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cope on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(44)
Black56.1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(69)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(25)
Black18.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.5%(18)
Diversity Score
48
−26%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+96%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cope, South Carolina?

Cope, South Carolina has about 37 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cope, South Carolina earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cope, South Carolina expensive?

In Cope, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Cope, South Carolina?

About 39.3% 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 17.9% 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 75 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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