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Keowee Key

South Carolina · 3,351 residents · 3.468 sq mi
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Keowee Key is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $556,000. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,351
+1%since 2023
from 3,307 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
966 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 954 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.6
−1%since 2023
from 66.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Keowee Key
20243K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.7%(57)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.2%(39)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.1%(37)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.3%(313)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341.7%(56)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.3%(110)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(198)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.7%(827)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7431.9%(1,068)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.4%(482)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(164)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,788
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,668 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,025
+7%since 2023
from $58,769 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+4%since 2023
from 0.334 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$556,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $512,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+3%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(131)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(3,093)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(123)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other3.6%(121)
Diversity Score
18
+27%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(75)
Cuban0.4%(14)
Ecuadorian0.4%(14)
Nicaraguan0.4%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.6%(21)
Ancestry
English34.3%(1,150)
Irish22.4%(752)
German14.8%(497)
Scottish8.7%(291)
American3.8%(129)
Italian3.1%(103)
Polish3%(101)
British1.9%(62)
Lithuanian1.8%(60)
Norwegian1.8%(59)
French1.6%(52)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(48)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.2%(41)
Swedish1.2%(41)
Welsh1.1%(37)
Austrian1.1%(36)
Swiss1%(35)
Finnish0.8%(26)
Russian0.6%(21)
Slovak0.6%(19)
Dutch0.5%(17)
Hungarian0.4%(15)
Danish0.4%(14)
Greek0.4%(12)
Australian0.3%(9)
Canadian0.3%(9)
Slovene0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+3%since 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Female
43.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.2%(481)
Married54.8%(1,007)
Widowed0.8%(15)
Divorced18.2%(335)
Women 15+
Never married7.8%(110)
Married70.6%(1,000)
Widowed11%(156)
Divorced10.7%(151)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keowee Key, South Carolina?

Keowee Key, South Carolina has about 3,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keowee Key, South Carolina?

The typical household in Keowee Key, South Carolina earns about $124,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keowee Key, South Carolina expensive?

In Keowee Key, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $556,000.

How educated are people in Keowee Key, South Carolina?

About 65.5% of adults age 25 and over in Keowee Key, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keowee Key, South Carolina?

About 2.1% of people in Keowee Key, 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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