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Cottageville

South Carolina · 701 residents · 3.416 sq mi
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Cottageville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,400. With a median age of 46.9, 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 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
701
−1%since 2000
from 707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+22%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5016908801K1K1990201020202024Cottageville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,041
+20%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(605)
Black11.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.4%(201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(560)
Black9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.3%(16)
Diversity Score31.2%(219)
Diversity Score
31
+10%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottageville, South Carolina?

Cottageville, South Carolina has about 701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cottageville, South Carolina earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottageville, South Carolina expensive?

In Cottageville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $119,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Cottageville, South Carolina?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cottageville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottageville, South Carolina?

About 8.8% of people in Cottageville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottageville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottageville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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