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Hollywood

South Carolina · 5,339 residents · 23.509 sq mi
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Hollywood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,885. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $248,100. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,339
+35%since 2000
from 3,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+36%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Hollywood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,885
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,128
+140%since 2000
from $17,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,100
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+87%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(1,150)
Black68.5%(2,703)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(68)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(2,168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(2,482)
Black44.9%(2,399)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(280)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other3.3%(174)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,883)
Diversity Score
73
+32%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+85%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollywood, South Carolina?

Hollywood, South Carolina has about 5,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hollywood, South Carolina earns about $58,885 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 $248,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Hollywood, South Carolina?

About 28.7% 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 7.0% 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 3,192 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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