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Islandton

South Carolina · 56 residents · 2.769 sq mi
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Islandton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 70.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 62% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

56
+4%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
20 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 20 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
70.1
−1%since 2023
from 71.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
022456790201020202024Islandton
202456
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,458
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2016 – 2024
$16,400
−36%since 2023
from $25,650 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
32.1%
+32.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.296
+47%since 2023
from 0.201 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information64.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food35.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

51.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
48.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
42.1%
+42.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(33)
Black38.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.4%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(38)
Black32.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.5%(31)
55
−8%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

36.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

8.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
91.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
32.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Islandton, South Carolina?

Islandton, South Carolina has about 56 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Islandton, South Carolina earns about $26,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Islandton, South Carolina?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Islandton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Islandton, South Carolina?

About 32.1% of people in Islandton, 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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