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Johnsonville

South Carolina · 1,348 residents (2025 est.) · 2.116 sq mi
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Johnsonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,830. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,100. The poverty rate of 20.9% 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: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,251
−12%since 2000
from 1,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
591 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−3%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,348 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9401K2K2K2K1990201020202024Johnsonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,830
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,274 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,090
+74%since 2000
from $15,539 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+11%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+112%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(1,071)
Black22.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.1%(654)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(942)
Black18.1%(226)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(83)
Diversity Score49.5%(619)
Diversity Score
49
+7%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Johnsonville, South Carolina?

Johnsonville, South Carolina has about 1,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Johnsonville, South Carolina earns about $44,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Johnsonville, South Carolina expensive?

In Johnsonville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $167,100, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Johnsonville, South Carolina?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Johnsonville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Johnsonville, South Carolina?

About 20.9% of people in Johnsonville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Johnsonville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Johnsonville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 164 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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