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Jonesville

South Carolina · 852 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Jonesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,026. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
−13%since 2000
from 982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+19%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6257839421K1K1990201020202024Jonesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,026
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,269
+70%since 2000
from $13,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(638)
Black32.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(567)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(573)
Black25%(213)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(27)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other8%(68)
Diversity Score64.2%(547)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesville, South Carolina?

Jonesville, South Carolina has about 852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jonesville, South Carolina earns about $48,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Jonesville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesville, South Carolina?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesville, South Carolina?

About 22.8% of people in Jonesville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 353 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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