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Govan

South Carolina · 54 residents (2025 est.) · 0.752 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−33%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+3%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3663911181451990201020202024Govan
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,433
+165%since 2000
from $8,834 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+56%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(48)
Black28.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(42)
Black6.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.6%(7)
Diversity Score
16
−69%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.8%
+44.7 ptssince 2017
from 24.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Govan, South Carolina?

Govan, South Carolina has about 45 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Govan, South Carolina?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Govan, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Govan, South Carolina?

About 17.8% of people in Govan, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Govan, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Govan, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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