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Inman

South Carolina · 2,990 residents · 1.754 sq mi
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Inman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,990
+59%since 2000
from 1,884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,705 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Inman
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,940
+62%since 2000
from $15,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(1,298)
Black27.7%(522)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian1.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score55%(1,036)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(2,081)
Black16.3%(488)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(156)
Asian4.1%(122)
Other3.9%(117)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,772)
Diversity Score
59
+8%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inman, South Carolina?

Inman, South Carolina has about 2,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Inman, South Carolina earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inman, South Carolina expensive?

In Inman, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Inman, South Carolina?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Inman, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inman, South Carolina?

About 12.7% of people in Inman, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inman, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Inman, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,152 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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