CITY
Dale
South Carolina · 411 residents · 2.372 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2023, a loss of 211 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 72.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 55.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 72.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024411
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 147.3%(30)
15 to 194.6%(19)
20 to 246.3%(26)
25 to 3410%(41)
35 to 442.2%(9)
45 to 547.8%(32)
55 to 644.4%(18)
65 to 7415.1%(62)
75 to 8438.7%(159)
85 and over3.6%(15)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.6%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
Wholesale trade13.5%
Retail trade11.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(57)
Black89.2%(555)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(40)
Black87.3%(359)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(12)
28
+16%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Ancestry
Irish2.7%(11)
RANKED:Largest Irish population
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(74)
Married55.1%(119)
Widowed6.9%(15)
Divorced3.7%(8)
Women 15+
Never married26.1%(43)
Married58.2%(96)
Widowed10.3%(17)
Divorced5.5%(9)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Dale, South Carolina?
Dale, South Carolina has about 411 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Dale, South Carolina?
About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dale, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Dale, South Carolina?
About 55.7% of people in Dale, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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South CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024