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Landrum

South Carolina · 2,481 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 $36,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,481
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+21%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Landrum
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,785
+67%since 2000
from $14,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,002)
Black15.7%(387)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(942)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(2,049)
Black9.1%(225)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(103)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(785)
Diversity Score
32
−17%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Landrum, South Carolina?

Landrum, South Carolina has about 2,481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Landrum, South Carolina earns about $36,700 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Landrum, South Carolina?

About 21.9% 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 12.1% 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 134 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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