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Iva

South Carolina · 1,218 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Iva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,300. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,218
+5%since 2000
from 1,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8791K1K1K2K1990201020202024Iva
2024972
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,583
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,549
−1%since 2000
from $14,756 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+66%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,080)
Black6.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(174)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,109)
Black6.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other1.4%(17)
Diversity Score20.7%(252)
Diversity Score
21
+38%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iva, South Carolina?

Iva, South Carolina has about 1,218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iva, South Carolina earns about $19,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iva, South Carolina expensive?

In Iva, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Iva, South Carolina?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Iva, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iva, South Carolina?

About 28.3% of people in Iva, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iva, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Iva, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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