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Elloree

South Carolina · 547 residents (2025 est.) · 1.063 sq mi
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Elloree has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,796. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $192,500. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,035
+39%since 2000
from 742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
974 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.2
+37%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:547 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5246638039421K1990201020202024Elloree
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,796
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,840
+37%since 2000
from $21,711 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
+9%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+137%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(412)
Black43.9%(326)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(410)
Black58.6%(607)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(18)
Diversity Score62.4%(645)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% 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
21.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+36.0 ptssince 2017
from 38.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elloree, South Carolina?

Elloree, South Carolina has about 1,035 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elloree, South Carolina earns about $33,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elloree, South Carolina expensive?

In Elloree, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $192,500, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Elloree, South Carolina?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elloree, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elloree, South Carolina?

About 26.4% of people in Elloree, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elloree, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elloree, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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