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Elloree

South Carolina · 547 residents (2025 est.) · 1.06 sq mi
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Elloree is a city of 1,035 people in South Carolina. At a median age of 61.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 51% less than in South Carolina as a whole. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. 26.4% of people here live below the federal poverty line.

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

1,035
+39%since 2000
from 742 in 2000
547 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
974 / sq mi
+36%since 2009
from 714 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
61.2
+37%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.06 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5246638039421K19902000201020202024Elloree
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.9%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(30)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(75)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(89)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(62)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.6%(37)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.7%(69)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.1%(73)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.6%(151)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(80)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8433.2%(344)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,796
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
26.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$192,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$852
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
81.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
18.1% rent
13.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.28 people
−6%since 2009
from 2.42 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
3.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
39.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.7
+91%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(412)
Black43.9%(326)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(410)
Black58.6%(607)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(18)
62
−3%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American10.3%(107)
English7%(72)
Irish2.4%(25)
German1.9%(20)
British1.5%(16)
Italian0.7%(7)
Swedish0.6%(6)
French0.2%(2)
Scottish0.2%(2)
Danish0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
21.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
34.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
65.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
41.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
54.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
34.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2013
from 23.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
74.8%
+36.0 ptssince 2017
from 38.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
80.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.7%(114)
Married65.5%(270)
Widowed0.2%(1)
Divorced6.6%(27)
Women 15+
Never married25.5%(130)
Married45.8%(233)
Widowed18.7%(95)
Divorced10%(51)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2013
from 23.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
24.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
42.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
58.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)52.5%(32)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)44.3%(27)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era39.3%(24)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War1.6%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 61 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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