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Homewood

South Carolina · 1,693 residents · 2.03 sq mi
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Homewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,593. Population has grown 17% since 2021. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $155,000. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
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

1,693
+17%vs 2021
vs 1,453 in 2021
2020 – 2024
834 / sq mi
+17%vs 2021
vs 716 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
39.6
−13%vs 2021
vs 45.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K2K2K2K3K20202024Homewood
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,593
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $49,375 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$19,202
−19%vs 2021
vs $23,797 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−11.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
22.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$155,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $162,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
$719
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $680 in 2021
US average: $1,124
76.8%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.5% in 2021
23.2% rent
4.4
+32%vs 2021
vs 3.3 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,007)
Black20.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(57)
Diversity Score59.1%(858)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(940)
Black22.6%(383)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(257)
Asian1%(17)
Other4.1%(69)
Diversity Score75.4%(1,277)
75
+28%vs 2021
vs 59 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
1.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+4%vs 2021
vs 31.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
72.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
7.6%
−6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.1% in 2021
52.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.9% in 2021
2.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
23.4%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Homewood, South Carolina?

Homewood, South Carolina has about 1,693 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Homewood, South Carolina earns about $35,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homewood, South Carolina expensive?

In Homewood, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Homewood, South Carolina?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Homewood, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homewood, South Carolina?

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

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

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