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Fripp Island

South Carolina · 963 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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Fripp Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,795. Population has grown 27% since 2021. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $520,300. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

963
+27%vs 2021
vs 759 in 2021
2020 – 2024
295 / sq mi
+27%vs 2021
vs 233 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
66.4
−3%vs 2021
vs 68.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
73179485892198420202024Fripp Island
2024752
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$95,795
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $78,393 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$68,196
−4%vs 2021
vs $71,062 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$520,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $547,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
91.8%
−7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.1% in 2021
8.2% rent
5.4
−22%vs 2021
vs 7.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic96%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian2%(15)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score9.6%(73)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(909)
Black1.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score11.2%(108)
11
+17%vs 2021
vs 10 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
28.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+7%vs 2021
vs 27.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
69.6%
−8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
32.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
47.8%
+12.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.2% in 2021
48.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.8% in 2021
4.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fripp Island, South Carolina?

Fripp Island, South Carolina has about 963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fripp Island, South Carolina earns about $95,795 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 $520,300.

How educated are people in Fripp Island, South Carolina?

About 62.9% 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 2.0% 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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