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Graniteville

South Carolina · 2,439 residents · 3.307 sq mi
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Graniteville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,270. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 881 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,900. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,439
−27%since 2019
from 3,320 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
738 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 1,004 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+6%since 2019
from 33.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Graniteville
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,270
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,650 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,905
−7%since 2019
from $21,396 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $767 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
38.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+51%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(2,076)
Black21.2%(704)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(453)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(87)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,261)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(1,441)
Black25.9%(632)
Hispanic / Latino10%(244)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other3.6%(87)
Diversity Score70.6%(1,723)
Diversity Score
71
+4%since 2019
from 68 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−3%since 2019
from 25.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Female
58.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Foreign born
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graniteville, South Carolina?

Graniteville, South Carolina has about 2,439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Graniteville, South Carolina earns about $27,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graniteville, South Carolina expensive?

In Graniteville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Graniteville, South Carolina?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Graniteville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graniteville, South Carolina?

About 33.9% of people in Graniteville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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