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Garden City

South Carolina · 10,235 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 $45,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $146,300. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,235
+9%since 2000
from 9,357 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,915 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.5
+13%since 2000
from 54.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K11K12K1990201020202024Garden City
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,967 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,230
+46%since 2000
from $24,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(9,366)
Black1.4%(147)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(287)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other1.2%(124)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,477)
Diversity Score
14
+133%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, South Carolina?

Garden City, South Carolina has about 10,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden City, South Carolina earns about $45,313 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 $146,300, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, South Carolina?

About 21.0% 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 10.2% 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 3,930 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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