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Eastover

South Carolina · 704 residents (2025 est.) · 1.214 sq mi
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Eastover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,735. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 345 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,400. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−42%since 2000
from 830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+65%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:704 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4295977659321K1990201020202024Eastover
2024485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,735
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,114 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,121
+84%since 2000
from $9,304 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+12%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+104%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(56)
Black92.4%(767)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(36)
Black86.4%(419)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(30)
Diversity Score30.5%(148)
Diversity Score
31
+83%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
Female
67.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.8%
+36.9 ptssince 2017
from 27.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastover, South Carolina?

Eastover, South Carolina has about 485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eastover, South Carolina earns about $20,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastover, South Carolina expensive?

In Eastover, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Eastover, South Carolina?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eastover, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastover, South Carolina?

About 35.7% of people in Eastover, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastover, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastover, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 559 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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