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Harleyville

South Carolina · 773 residents (2025 est.) · 1.062 sq mi
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Harleyville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $199,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
Unchangedsince 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
557 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+35%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:773 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5556667778879981990201020202024Harleyville
2024592
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,844
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,726
+112%since 2000
from $16,412 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−4%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,600
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(352)
Black38.4%(228)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(363)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(436)
Black22.5%(133)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score50.7%(300)
Diversity Score
51
−17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
1.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+39.3 ptssince 2017
from 39.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harleyville, South Carolina?

Harleyville, South Carolina has about 592 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harleyville, South Carolina earns about $64,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harleyville, South Carolina expensive?

In Harleyville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $199,600, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Harleyville, South Carolina?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harleyville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harleyville, South Carolina?

About 25.9% of people in Harleyville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harleyville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Harleyville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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