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Kingstree

South Carolina · 3,244 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 $28,830. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $95,000. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,244
−7%since 2000
from 3,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,020 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Kingstree
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,830
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,197
+37%since 2000
from $17,694 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
56.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(767)
Black69.5%(2,255)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(51)
Asian2.1%(69)
Other4.8%(157)
Diversity Score59.5%(1,929)
Diversity Score
59
+3%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingstree, South Carolina?

Kingstree, South Carolina has about 3,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kingstree, South Carolina earns about $28,830 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Kingstree, South Carolina?

About 22.5% 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 28.4% of people in Kingstree, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingstree, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingstree, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 614 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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