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Dale

South Carolina · 633 residents · 2.372 sq mi
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Dale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,365. Population has fallen 20% since 2021, a loss of 154 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

633
−20%vs 2021
vs 787 in 2021
2020 – 2024
267 / sq mi
−20%vs 2021
vs 332 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
38.7
−24%vs 2021
vs 50.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
3565206848481K20202024Dale
2024411
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,365
US average: $66,278
$23,791
−2%vs 2021
vs $24,387 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−12.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
19.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

88.2%
−11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
11.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(43)
Black94.5%(744)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(102)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(100)
Black77.6%(491)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.5%(257)
41
+214%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
1.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
−5%vs 2021
vs 28.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
93.6%
+14.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
38.1%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
15.8%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

30.9%
−23.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.0% in 2021
69.1%
+23.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Dale, South Carolina?

Dale, South Carolina has about 633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dale, South Carolina earns about $27,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dale, South Carolina?

About 6.5% 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 19.7% 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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