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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kingstree

South Carolina · 3,858 residents · 3.18 sq mi
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Kingstree has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,100. The poverty rate of 39.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,858
+10%vs 2000
vs 3,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,213 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Kingstree
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,432
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,022 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,485
−46%vs 2000
vs $17,694 in 2000
US average: $14,340
39.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$249
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $243 in 2000
US average: $450
55.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.2% in 2000
44.7% rent
2.7
−17%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(1,178)
Black64.6%(2,258)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(2,022)
1990
White, non-Hispanic41%(1,582)
Black59%(2,276)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.5%(2,333)
60
+5%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.8%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.4%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kingstree, South Carolina?

Kingstree, South Carolina has about 3,858 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Kingstree, South Carolina earns about $16,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingstree, South Carolina expensive?

In Kingstree, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $45,100, and the typical rent is about $249 a month.

How educated are people in Kingstree, South Carolina?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kingstree, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingstree, South Carolina?

About 39.3% of people in Kingstree, 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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