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Coward

South Carolina · 748 residents · 3.531 sq mi
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Coward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
748
+15%since 2000
from 650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4765796827848871990201020202024Coward
2024853
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,182 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,388
+76%since 2000
from $12,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(543)
Black13.8%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.4%(217)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(554)
Black14.3%(107)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(64)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score50.1%(375)
Diversity Score
50
+50%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coward, South Carolina?

Coward, South Carolina has about 748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coward, South Carolina earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coward, South Carolina expensive?

In Coward, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Coward, South Carolina?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coward, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coward, South Carolina?

About 29.0% of people in Coward, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coward, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Coward, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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