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Harleyville

South Carolina · 666 residents · 1.062 sq mi
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Harleyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,200. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
666
+12%since 2000
from 594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
627 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556667778879981990201020202024Harleyville
2024592
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,566
+13%since 2000
from $16,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+76%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(420)
Black26.7%(178)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(30)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other4.3%(28)
Diversity Score64.7%(431)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harleyville, South Carolina?

Harleyville, South Carolina has about 666 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harleyville, South Carolina earns about $39,063 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 $143,200, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Harleyville, South Carolina?

About 12.5% 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 30.2% of people in Harleyville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harleyville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Harleyville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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