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Golden Grove

South Carolina · 2,467 residents · 5.776 sq mi
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Golden Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,880. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,467
+5%since 2000
from 2,348 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
427 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Golden Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,880
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,447 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,759
+6%since 2000
from $17,737 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,917)
Black15.9%(374)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(860)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,776)
Black21.5%(531)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(94)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2%(50)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,329)
Diversity Score
54
+47%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Grove, South Carolina?

Golden Grove, South Carolina has about 2,467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Grove, South Carolina?

The typical household in Golden Grove, South Carolina earns about $33,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Grove, South Carolina expensive?

In Golden Grove, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Grove, South Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Grove, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Grove, South Carolina?

About 19.2% of people in Golden Grove, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Grove, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Grove, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 414 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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