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Dovesville

South Carolina · 1,120 residents · 7.008 sq mi
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Dovesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,918. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 52.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,120
+10%since 2023
from 1,014 in 2023
2020 – 2024
160 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 145 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.7
−11%since 2023
from 41.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7948949941K1K20202024Dovesville
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,918
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $32,072 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$17,791
−17%since 2023
from $21,548 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
52.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.439
−3%since 2023
from 0.455 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$96,600
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
$866
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $828 in 2023
US average: $1,442
70.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
30.0% rent
22.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
57.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(474)
Black53.3%(540)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(558)
Black50.2%(562)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(700)
62
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+4%since 2023
from 19.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
19.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
33.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
6.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
50.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
33.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
28.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
57.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dovesville, South Carolina?

Dovesville, South Carolina has about 1,120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dovesville, South Carolina earns about $31,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dovesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Dovesville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Dovesville, South Carolina?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dovesville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dovesville, South Carolina?

About 52.9% of people in Dovesville, 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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