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Govan

South Carolina · 56 residents · 0.752 sq mi
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Govan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 11 residents. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−16%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
−4%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3663911181451990201020202024Govan
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,062
+116%since 2000
from $8,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance30.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(43)
Black19.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.6%(23)
Diversity Score
41
−20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% 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
17.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−64.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
Female
36.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.3%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Govan, South Carolina?

Govan, South Carolina has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Govan, South Carolina earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Govan, South Carolina?

About 21.4% 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 26.7% 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 32 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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