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Landrum

South Carolina · 2,472 residents · 2.645 sq mi
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Landrum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,472
+5%since 1990
from 2,347 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 887 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
+4%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Landrum
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,733 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,259
+37%since 1990
from $10,398 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$361
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(2,063)
Black11%(258)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.9%(22)
Diversity Score27.1%(635)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,002)
Black15.7%(387)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score38.1%(942)
Diversity Score
38
+41%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Landrum, South Carolina?

Landrum, South Carolina has about 2,472 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Landrum, South Carolina earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Landrum, South Carolina expensive?

In Landrum, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Landrum, South Carolina?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Landrum, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Landrum, South Carolina?

About 15.0% of people in Landrum, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Landrum, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Landrum, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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