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Drayton

South Carolina · 1,115 residents · 1.402 sq mi
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Drayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,923. Population has grown 16% since 2021. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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

1,115
+16%vs 2021
vs 961 in 2021
2020 – 2024
795 / sq mi
+16%vs 2021
vs 685 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.1
−17%vs 2021
vs 55.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
9121K1K1K2K20202024Drayton
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,923
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $46,453 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$30,328
−20%vs 2021
vs $37,961 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
18.0%
−12.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$75,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $74,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$985
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,134 in 2021
US average: $1,124
39.9%
−14.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.4% in 2021
60.1% rent
2.0
+28%vs 2021
vs 1.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(553)
Black29.9%(287)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(23)
Diversity Score71.1%(683)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(770)
Black17.8%(199)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(72)
Asian1.9%(21)
Other2.4%(26)
Diversity Score57.6%(642)
58
−19%vs 2021
vs 71 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−15%vs 2021
vs 24.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
71.7%
−11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
20.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
44.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
35.3%
+15.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.7%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.4% in 2021
58.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.6% in 2021
3.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
15.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drayton, South Carolina?

Drayton, South Carolina has about 1,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Drayton, South Carolina earns about $36,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drayton, South Carolina expensive?

In Drayton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,500, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Drayton, South Carolina?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Drayton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drayton, South Carolina?

About 18.0% of people in Drayton, 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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