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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Folly Beach

South Carolina · 1,396 residents · 12.507 sq mi
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Folly Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,413. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 720 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $93,900. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,396
−34%vs 2000
vs 2,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
112 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.1
+3%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7811K2K2K3K1990201020202024Folly Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,413
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,935 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,993
−41%vs 2000
vs $30,493 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$93,900
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $270,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$525
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $821 in 2000
US average: $450
57.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
42.3% rent
3.3
−43%vs 2000
vs 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,027)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(125)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(35)
2
−58%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.2%
−17.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.9%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.9%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+119%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

Folly Beach, South Carolina has about 1,396 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

The typical household in Folly Beach, South Carolina earns about $28,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Folly Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In Folly Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Folly Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

About 11.0% of people in Folly Beach, 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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