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La France

South Carolina · 678 residents · 1.296 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2023, a loss of 237 residents. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−26%since 2023
from 915 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
523 / sq mi
−26%since 2023
from 706 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4255797348881K20202024La France
2024678
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,516
+25%since 2023
from $30,699 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
96.7%
+30.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.190
−35%since 2023
from 0.294 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
39.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
61.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−55.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(915)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+12%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
Female
46.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La France, South Carolina?

La France, South Carolina has about 678 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in La France, South Carolina?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in La France, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La France, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in La France, 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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