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Gayle Mill

South Carolina · 866 residents · 0.655 sq mi
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Gayle Mill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,308. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 228 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $27,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
866
−21%since 2000
from 1,094 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,322 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+20%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6477769051K1K1990201020202024Gayle Mill
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,308
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,974
+64%since 2000
from $10,362 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
61.1% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−38%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(557)
Black46.9%(513)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(699)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39%(338)
Black52%(450)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.3%(565)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 31.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.4%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gayle Mill, South Carolina?

Gayle Mill, South Carolina has about 866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gayle Mill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Gayle Mill, South Carolina earns about $42,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gayle Mill, South Carolina expensive?

In Gayle Mill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $27,100, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Gayle Mill, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gayle Mill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gayle Mill, South Carolina?

About 9.6% of people in Gayle Mill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gayle Mill, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gayle Mill, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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