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Foreston

South Carolina · 159 residents · 2.276 sq mi
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Foreston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,250. Population has grown 20% since 2021. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

159
+20%vs 2021
vs 133 in 2021
2020 – 2024
70 / sq mi
+20%vs 2021
vs 58 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
49.2
+3%vs 2021
vs 47.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
0448713117420202024Foreston
20245
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $51,136 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2022
$20,644
−1%vs 2021
vs $20,821 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$82,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $65,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2022
80.4%
−19.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
19.6% rent
1.9
+45%vs 2021
vs 1.3 in 2021
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(15)
Black88.7%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17%(27)
Black78.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.9%(63)
40
+59%vs 2021
vs 25 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
−20.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 26.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
34.3%
+34.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

38.0%
+16.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
81.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
52.6%
+6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
+13.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.6% in 2021
54.8%
−13.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.4% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
18.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Foreston, South Carolina?

Foreston, South Carolina has about 159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Foreston, South Carolina earns about $44,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foreston, South Carolina expensive?

In Foreston, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,000.

How educated are people in Foreston, South Carolina?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Foreston, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foreston, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Foreston, 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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