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Furman

South Carolina · 223 residents (2025 est.) · 3.118 sq mi
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Furman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 387 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,700. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
673
+135%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
+135%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−14%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:223 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1172894606328041990201020202024Furman
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,131
+97%since 2000
from $12,227 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+9%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.2%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(79)
Black72.4%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(426)
Black35.5%(239)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score59.1%(398)
Diversity Score
59
+18%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 35.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2012
from 37.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+33.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furman, South Carolina?

Furman, South Carolina has about 673 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Furman, South Carolina earns about $71,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Furman, South Carolina expensive?

In Furman, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,700.

How educated are people in Furman, South Carolina?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Furman, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Furman, South Carolina?

About 5.8% of people in Furman, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Furman, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Furman, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 184 percent over that period.

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