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Eastover

South Carolina · 614 residents · 1.214 sq mi
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Eastover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,850. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,200. The poverty rate of 47.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
614
−26%since 2000
from 830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+27%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4295977659321K1990201020202024Eastover
2024485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,850
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,633
+25%since 2000
from $9,304 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+59%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(18)
Black91.7%(563)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score14.9%(92)
Diversity Score
15
−10%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
Female
58.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastover, South Carolina?

Eastover, South Carolina has about 614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eastover, South Carolina earns about $19,850 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 $87,200, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Eastover, South Carolina?

About 6.3% 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 47.8% 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 430 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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