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Dentsville

South Carolina · 14,431 residents · 6.691 sq mi
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Dentsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $127,400. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,431
+11%since 2000
from 13,009 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,157 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K14K15K17K1990201020202024Dentsville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,818
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,721 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,621
+19%since 2000
from $19,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
65.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+61%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(4,564)
Black57.8%(7,516)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(377)
Asian2.5%(328)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(8,544)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(2,332)
Black68.3%(9,860)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,130)
Asian3.9%(559)
Other1.8%(264)
Diversity Score59.8%(8,634)
Diversity Score
60
−9%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dentsville, South Carolina?

Dentsville, South Carolina has about 14,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dentsville, South Carolina earns about $35,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dentsville, South Carolina expensive?

In Dentsville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $127,400, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Dentsville, South Carolina?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dentsville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dentsville, South Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Dentsville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dentsville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dentsville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,592 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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