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Denmark

South Carolina · 3,328 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 $17,578. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $43,300. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,328
−6%since 1990
from 3,540 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 906 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
+21%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Denmark
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,578
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,418 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,243
+65%since 1990
from $6,809 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
35.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$289
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
40.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−25%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Denmark on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−1%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denmark, South Carolina?

Denmark, South Carolina has about 3,328 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Denmark, South Carolina earns about $17,578 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 $43,300, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Denmark, South Carolina?

About 17.2% 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 35.2% of people in Denmark, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denmark, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Denmark, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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