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Furman

South Carolina · 224 residents · 3.118 sq mi
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Furman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−22%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+25%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1172894606328041990201020202024Furman
2024673
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,500
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,417
+75%since 2000
from $12,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+49.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(52)
Black73.2%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score49.7%(111)
Diversity Score
50
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 35.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Furman, South Carolina?

Furman, South Carolina has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Furman, South Carolina earns about $87,500 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Furman, South Carolina?

About 9.3% 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 2.3% of people in Furman, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Furman, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Furman, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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