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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Denmark

South Carolina · 3,540 residents · 3.906 sq mi
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Denmark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,200. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,540
+6%vs 2000
vs 3,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
906 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.4
−17%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Denmark
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,418
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,578 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,809
−39%vs 2000
vs $11,243 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$217
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $289 in 2000
US average: $450
59.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
40.3% rent
3.3
+34%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(419)
Black85.3%(2,840)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(1,013)
1990
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(628)
Black82.3%(2,912)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,291)
36
+20%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Denmark, South Carolina?

Denmark, South Carolina has about 3,540 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Denmark, South Carolina earns about $13,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denmark, South Carolina expensive?

In Denmark, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $217 a month.

How educated are people in Denmark, South Carolina?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Denmark, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denmark, South Carolina?

About 33.1% of people in Denmark, 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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