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Gantt

South Carolina · 15,401 residents · 9.785 sq mi
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Gantt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $184,400. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,401
+10%since 2000
from 13,962 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Gantt
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,316
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,811 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,982
+44%since 2000
from $20,106 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
−7%since 2010
from 0.568 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+90%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(4,564)
Black62.9%(8,776)
Hispanic / Latino3%(419)
Asian0.3%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(8,477)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(3,646)
Black37.9%(5,839)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(5,448)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other2.6%(401)
Diversity Score84.3%(12,983)
Diversity Score
84
+39%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+97%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gantt, South Carolina?

Gantt, South Carolina has about 15,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gantt, South Carolina earns about $47,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gantt, South Carolina expensive?

In Gantt, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $184,400, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.

How educated are people in Gantt, South Carolina?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gantt, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gantt, South Carolina?

About 25.2% of people in Gantt, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gantt, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gantt, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,510 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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