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Furman

South Carolina · 239 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 $20,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,900. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−16%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+40%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1172894606328041990201020202024Furman
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,625
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,466
+18%since 2000
from $12,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.2%
−60.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+55%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(60)
Black72.8%(174)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.6%(119)
Diversity Score
50
−1%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 35.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
40.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furman, South Carolina?

Furman, South Carolina has about 239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Furman, South Carolina earns about $20,625 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 $52,900, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Furman, South Carolina?

About 11.6% 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 27.8% 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 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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