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Latta

South Carolina · 1,379 residents · 1.096 sq mi
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Latta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,600. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,379
−2%since 2000
from 1,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Latta
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,048
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,271
−1%since 2000
from $17,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(814)
Black40.1%(566)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(864)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59%(813)
Black38.4%(530)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score62.9%(868)
Diversity Score
63
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latta, South Carolina?

Latta, South Carolina has about 1,379 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Latta, South Carolina earns about $30,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Latta, South Carolina expensive?

In Latta, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Latta, South Carolina?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Latta, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latta, South Carolina?

About 23.7% of people in Latta, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latta, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Latta, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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