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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hollywood

South Carolina · 3,946 residents · 23.509 sq mi
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Hollywood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,297. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,400. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,946
+84%since 1990
from 2,147 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.2
+21%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Hollywood
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56%(235)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.3%(327)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.6%(378)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.2%(323)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.1%(203)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.2%(365)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417%(671)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.1%(596)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.2%(441)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.5%(256)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.9%(116)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.9%(35)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,297
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,483 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,521
+131%since 1990
from $7,601 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.4%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
12.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(596)
Black72.2%(1,551)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(1,150)
Black68.5%(2,703)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(68)
Asian0.1%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.7%(40)
Cuban0.7%(36)
Panamanian0.6%(34)
Venezuelan0.4%(22)
Asian origin
Filipino1.4%(76)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(13)
Ancestry
English9.8%(530)
German7.8%(421)
Irish7.8%(420)
American6.1%(328)
Polish4.6%(247)
Italian4.4%(239)
British2%(110)
French1.7%(89)
Swedish1.2%(64)
Czech0.9%(50)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(49)
Slovak0.7%(38)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian0.6%(32)
Arab0.6%(31)
Lebanese0.6%(31)
Portuguese0.6%(31)
Finnish0.4%(23)
Scottish0.4%(23)
Russian0.4%(21)
Greek0.4%(19)
Romanian0.3%(16)
Ukrainian0.3%(14)
Dutch0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.6%(441)
Married56.4%(762)
Widowed3.8%(51)
Divorced7.2%(98)
Women 15+
Never married31.7%(492)
Married48.5%(752)
Widowed12.3%(191)
Divorced7.4%(115)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollywood, South Carolina?

Hollywood, South Carolina has about 3,946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hollywood, South Carolina earns about $30,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hollywood, South Carolina expensive?

In Hollywood, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Hollywood, South Carolina?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hollywood, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hollywood, South Carolina?

About 22.4% of people in Hollywood, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hollywood, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hollywood, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,799 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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