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Furman

South Carolina · 286 residents · 3.118 sq mi
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Furman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,200. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

286
+21%since 1990
from 237 in 1990
1990 – 2025
92 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 76 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+29%since 1990
from 27.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1172894606328041990201020202024Furman
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,227
+103%since 1990
from $6,027 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
78.7%
−14.4 ptssince 1990
from 93.1% in 1990
21.3% rent
1.7
−16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(65)
Black72.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.8%(118)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(79)
Black72.4%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50%(143)
50
Unchangedsince 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.1%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 43.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.2 min
+49%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furman, South Carolina?

Furman, South Carolina has about 286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Furman, South Carolina earns about $23,125 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 $38,200, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Furman, South Carolina?

About 10.8% 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 30.7% 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 49 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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