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Ehrhardt

South Carolina · 545 residents · 3.112 sq mi
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Ehrhardt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,830. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
−11%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+10%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3644385135876611990201020202024Ehrhardt
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,830
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,085
−5%since 2000
from $15,874 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
51.7%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance36.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services14.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$92,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−47.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+92%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(255)
Black49.4%(269)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.8%(359)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
−8%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% 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
18.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
60.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ehrhardt, South Carolina?

Ehrhardt, South Carolina has about 545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ehrhardt, South Carolina earns about $19,830 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Ehrhardt, South Carolina?

About 6.9% 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 51.7% of people in Ehrhardt, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ehrhardt, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ehrhardt, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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