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Dale

South Carolina · 411 residents · 2.37 sq mi
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With 411 people, Dale is a city in South Carolina. At a median age of 72.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 55.7% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

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

411
−34%since 2023
from 622 in 2023
2020 – 2024
173 / sq mi
−34%since 2023
from 262 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
72.4
+9%since 2023
from 66.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.37 sq mi
Population, 20202024
3565206848481K20202024Dale
2024411
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(30)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(26)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(41)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.2%(9)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.8%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.4%(18)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.1%(62)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8438.7%(159)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,425
−20%since 2023
from $22,930 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
55.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.492
+22%since 2023
from 0.404 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
25.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.74 people
−8%since 2023
from 2.99 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
51.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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)
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
US average: 26.5
45.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
39.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
23.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 74.6%
12.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
40.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
14.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
29.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
46.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.3%
US average: 95.5%
92.7%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
16.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
59.6%
US average: 18.4%
24.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
10.9%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
24.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
74.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)55.6%(30)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era50%(27)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 54 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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