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Denmark

South Carolina · 3,186 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 $31,818. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,186
−4%since 2000
from 3,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
−8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Denmark
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,818
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,210
+9%since 2000
from $11,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Median home value
$49,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
52.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Denmark on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(216)
Black89.7%(2,859)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other7.3%(234)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,042)
Diversity Score
33
+7%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+3%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denmark, South Carolina?

Denmark, South Carolina has about 3,186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Denmark, South Carolina earns about $31,818 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 $49,900, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Denmark, South Carolina?

About 15.2% 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 19.0% 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 354 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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