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Finklea

South Carolina · 340 residents · 2.694 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 64 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
340
−16%since 2023
from 404 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 150 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−1%since 2023
from 36.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
26833740647554420202024Finklea
2024340
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 920%(68)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.6%(36)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.2%(45)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.7%(84)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(47)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.2%(21)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.5%(39)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,595
+5%since 2023
from $18,728 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
+6%since 2023
from 0.320 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information51.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(59)
Black85.4%(345)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(60)
Black82.4%(280)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
36
+17%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English16.2%(55)
American12.1%(41)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
53.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
Female
24.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married68.1%(128)
Married23.4%(44)
Widowed8.5%(16)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married44%(37)
Married23.8%(20)
Widowed25%(21)
Divorced7.1%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Finklea, South Carolina?

Finklea, South Carolina has about 340 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Finklea, South Carolina expensive?

In Finklea, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $110,100.

How educated are people in Finklea, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Finklea, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Finklea, South Carolina?

About 4.7% of people in Finklea, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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