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Daviston

South Carolina · 262 residents · 1.289 sq mi
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Daviston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,100. The poverty rate of 48.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

262
Unchangedsince 2023
from 263 in 2023
2020 – 2024
203 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 204 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.4
−39%since 2023
from 64.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
22928033238343420202024Daviston
2024262
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,917
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$27,168
−2%since 2023
from $27,753 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
48.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.621
−15%since 2023
from 0.726 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$87,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $107,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
70.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
29.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
25.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
75.7%
+46.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(72)
Black72.6%(191)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(131)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(141)
Black46.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(163)
62
+25%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
+6%since 2023
from 28.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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%
8.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
26.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

30.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
69.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
24.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
70.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
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%
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How many people live in Daviston, South Carolina?

Daviston, South Carolina has about 262 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Daviston, South Carolina earns about $21,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daviston, South Carolina expensive?

In Daviston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,100.

How educated are people in Daviston, South Carolina?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Daviston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daviston, South Carolina?

About 48.1% of people in Daviston, 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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