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Daviston

South Carolina · 417 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 $20,393. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2021. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 51.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

417
+67%vs 2021
vs 249 in 2021
2020 – 2024
324 / sq mi
+67%vs 2021
vs 193 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.6
−35%vs 2021
vs 62.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
22928033238343420202024Daviston
2024262
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,393
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $19,444 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$10,688
−17%vs 2021
vs $12,867 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
51.1%
+29.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade46.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

73.2%
+14.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.2% in 2021
26.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(92)
Black63.1%(157)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(128)
Black51.1%(213)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.9%(300)
72
+23%vs 2021
vs 58 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
2.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.9 min
−1%vs 2021
vs 38.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
22.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.7%
−19.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
36.7%
−7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
8.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.1%
+20.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.9% in 2021
54.9%
−20.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.1% in 2021
16.6%
+16.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
22.6%
+14.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Daviston, South Carolina?

Daviston, South Carolina has about 417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Daviston, South Carolina earns about $20,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Daviston, South Carolina?

About 2.8% 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 51.1% 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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