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Fripp Island

South Carolina · 752 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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Fripp Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $671,300. With a median age of 65.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
Unchangedsince 2023
from 753 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 231 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.1
−1%since 2023
from 65.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
73179485892198420202024Fripp Island
2024752
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,778
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,731 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,729
+4%since 2023
from $75,982 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$671,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $605,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
1.4% rent
Vacancy rate
72.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+10%since 2023
from 6.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian2%(15)
Other3.2%(24)
Diversity Score15.2%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(713)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other2.8%(21)
Diversity Score12.5%(94)
Diversity Score
12
−18%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+12%since 2023
from 27.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
Female
45.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fripp Island, South Carolina?

Fripp Island, South Carolina has about 752 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fripp Island, South Carolina?

The typical household in Fripp Island, South Carolina earns about $102,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fripp Island, South Carolina expensive?

In Fripp Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $671,300.

How educated are people in Fripp Island, South Carolina?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fripp Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fripp Island, South Carolina?

About 0.5% of people in Fripp Island, 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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