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Garden City

South Carolina · 9,209 residents · 5.345 sq mi
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Garden City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,100. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,209
−2%since 2000
from 9,357 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,723 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.1
+3%since 2000
from 54.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K11K12K1990201020202024Garden City
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,879
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,967 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,238
+22%since 2000
from $24,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
48.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(8,599)
Black1.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(269)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other1.2%(113)
Diversity Score14.5%(1,337)
Diversity Score
15
+134%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, South Carolina?

Garden City, South Carolina has about 9,209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden City, South Carolina earns about $35,879 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 $131,100, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, South Carolina?

About 20.7% 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 10.5% of people in Garden City, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,904 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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