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Estill

South Carolina · 2,040 residents · 3.23 sq mi
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Estill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,537. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 385 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,500. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,040
−16%since 2000
from 2,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+20%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Estill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,537
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,484 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,811
+27%since 2000
from $11,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(414)
Black79%(1,915)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(1,021)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16%(326)
Black77.7%(1,586)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(98)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.1%(44)
Diversity Score47%(960)
Diversity Score
47
+12%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
17.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estill, South Carolina?

Estill, South Carolina has about 2,040 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Estill, South Carolina earns about $31,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estill, South Carolina expensive?

In Estill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Estill, South Carolina?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Estill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estill, South Carolina?

About 32.7% of people in Estill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estill, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Estill, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 345 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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