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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garden City

South Carolina · 6,305 residents · 5.345 sq mi
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Garden City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,778. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 3,052 residents. Median home value is $96,900. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,305
−33%vs 2000
vs 9,357 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,180 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 1,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
53.6
−2%vs 2000
vs 54.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K9K11K12K1990201020202024Garden City
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,778
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,967 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,947
−38%vs 2000
vs $24,062 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$96,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$487
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $664 in 2000
US average: $450
78.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
3.6
+56%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(9,010)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(105)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(579)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(6,204)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(78)
Diversity Score5.6%(352)
6
−10%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garden City, South Carolina?

Garden City, South Carolina has about 6,305 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garden City, South Carolina?

The typical household in Garden City, South Carolina earns about $26,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, South Carolina expensive?

In Garden City, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, South Carolina?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, South Carolina?

About 7.5% of people in Garden City, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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