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Ehrhardt

South Carolina · 457 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 $29,526. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 157 residents. Median home value is $66,300. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
−26%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+19%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3644385135876611990201020202024Ehrhardt
2024389
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,526
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,108
+14%since 2000
from $15,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$283
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(236)
Black41.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.9%(306)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−16%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
61.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ehrhardt, South Carolina?

Ehrhardt, South Carolina has about 457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ehrhardt, South Carolina earns about $29,526 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Ehrhardt, South Carolina?

About 24.3% 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 8.7% 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 33 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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