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Duncan

South Carolina · 3,181 residents · 6.269 sq mi
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Duncan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,300. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,181
+11%since 2000
from 2,870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.4
+13%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Duncan
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,974 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,860
+43%since 2000
from $13,194 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(1,837)
Black30.7%(882)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(98)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(1,731)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57%(1,812)
Black29.8%(948)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(293)
Asian1%(31)
Other1.3%(40)
Diversity Score70.3%(2,236)
Diversity Score
70
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+91%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncan, South Carolina?

Duncan, South Carolina has about 3,181 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Duncan, South Carolina earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncan, South Carolina expensive?

In Duncan, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Duncan, South Carolina?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Duncan, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncan, South Carolina?

About 11.6% of people in Duncan, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncan, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncan, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,029 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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