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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

Total population
411
−34%since 2023
from 622 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
−34%since 2023
from 262 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.4
+9%since 2023
from 66.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3565206848481K20202024Dale
2024411
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
55.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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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)
Diversity Score24.4%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(40)
Black87.3%(359)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(12)
Diversity Score28.3%(116)
Diversity Score
28
+16%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Female
40.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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