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Ehrhardt

South Carolina · 432 residents (2025 est.) · 3.112 sq mi
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Ehrhardt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,868. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 225 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 65.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
389
−37%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.9
+50%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:432 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3644385135876611990201020202024Ehrhardt
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,868
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,906
+57%since 2000
from $15,874 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−11%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(242)
Black56.7%(348)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(232)
Black36%(140)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.1%(249)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
85.9 min
+200%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% 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
34.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 32.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 52.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ehrhardt, South Carolina?

Ehrhardt, South Carolina has about 389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ehrhardt, South Carolina earns about $34,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ehrhardt, South Carolina expensive?

In Ehrhardt, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Ehrhardt, South Carolina?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ehrhardt, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ehrhardt, South Carolina?

About 10.6% of people in Ehrhardt, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ehrhardt, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ehrhardt, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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