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Golden Grove

South Carolina · 3,002 residents · 5.776 sq mi
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Golden Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,400. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,002
+28%since 2000
from 2,348 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
520 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Golden Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,026
+52%since 2000
from $17,737 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,866)
Black25%(752)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(198)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other7%(209)
Diversity Score69.3%(2,082)
Diversity Score
69
+89%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Grove, South Carolina?

Golden Grove, South Carolina has about 3,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Grove, South Carolina earns about $54,400 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 $117,200, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Grove, South Carolina?

About 20.5% 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 11.6% 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 949 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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