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Cross Hill

South Carolina · 404 residents · 3.185 sq mi
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Cross Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,632. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 197 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404
−33%since 2000
from 601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+47%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3714705686667651990201020202024Cross Hill
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,632
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,707
+55%since 2000
from $12,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(256)
Black55.4%(333)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(374)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(165)
Black52.7%(213)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score67.7%(273)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross Hill, South Carolina?

Cross Hill, South Carolina has about 404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cross Hill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Cross Hill, South Carolina earns about $32,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross Hill, South Carolina expensive?

In Cross Hill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Cross Hill, South Carolina?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cross Hill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross Hill, South Carolina?

About 29.1% of people in Cross Hill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cross Hill, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cross Hill, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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