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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Folly Beach

South Carolina · 2,116 residents · 12.507 sq mi
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Folly Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,935. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $270,800. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,116
+52%since 1990
from 1,396 in 1990
1990 – 2025
169 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 112 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
−2%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7811K2K2K3K1990201020202024Folly Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,935
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,413 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,493
+69%since 1990
from $17,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$270,800
+119%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$821
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
41.7% rent
5.8
+75%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score2.5%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,027)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score5.9%(125)
6
+139%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.7%
+17.6 ptssince 1990
from 33.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−54%since 1990
from 32.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

Folly Beach, South Carolina has about 2,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Folly Beach, South Carolina earns about $46,935 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 $270,800, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

About 50.7% 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 12.5% of people in Folly Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Folly Beach, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Folly Beach, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 720 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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