CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Govan

South Carolina · 65 residents · 0.752 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Govan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,600. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−3%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+1%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3663911181451990201020202024Govan
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,519
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,466
+86%since 2000
from $8,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,063
+205%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−55.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Govan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(48)
Black28.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60%(39)
Black35.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(41)
Diversity Score
62
+23%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+248%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
16.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Govan

Howard
Pop 54
Merritt
Pop 56
Alden
Pop 48
Millwood
Pop 66
Places similar to Govan
Head to head

Compare Govan to nearby cities

GOVAN VS
Orangeburg
Income$38,635−2%
Home value$163,500+132%
Population13,383+24683%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GOVAN VS
Aiken
Income$76,746+94%
Home value$286,800+306%
Population33,808+62507%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GOVAN VS
White Knoll
Income$80,246+103%
Home value$249,400+253%
Population8,310+15289%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GOVAN VS
Red Bank
Income$68,004+72%
Home value$189,000+168%
Population11,314+20852%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Govan, South Carolina?

Govan, South Carolina has about 65 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Govan, South Carolina?

The typical household in Govan, South Carolina earns about $39,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Govan, South Carolina expensive?

In Govan, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Govan, South Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 7.6% 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 23 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Govan with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →