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Little Mountain

South Carolina · 261 residents (2025 est.) · 1.52 sq mi
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With 368 people, Little Mountain is a city in South Carolina. That puts it in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Growth has run 44% since 2000, or 113 more people. The foreign-born share is 0%. That is roughly 32% ahead of the South Carolina median. 76% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
+44%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
261 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
+44%since 2009
from 168 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−10%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.52 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
14723131640048419902000201020202024Little Mountain
2024368
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.3%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.6%(39)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(42)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(54)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(42)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(29)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,640
+43%since 2000
from $22,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−17%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.99 people
+32%since 2009
from 2.27 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(221)
Black12.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(279)
Black14.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(31)
Diversity Score
50
+92%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(3)
Ancestry
German36.1%(133)
Scottish6.5%(24)
Irish5.4%(20)
English4.9%(18)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(10)
American0.8%(3)
French0.8%(3)
Polish0.8%(3)
Italian0.5%(2)
Hungarian0.3%(1)
Norwegian0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 81.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
85.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
14.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 3.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
94.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.9%(55)
Married53.7%(80)
Widowed9.4%(14)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married29.5%(46)
Married54.5%(85)
Widowed7.7%(12)
Divorced8.3%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 3.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
64.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
19.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
19.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
76.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
37.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)30%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era40%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 20 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Mountain, South Carolina?

Little Mountain, South Carolina has about 368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little Mountain, South Carolina?

The typical household in Little Mountain, South Carolina earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Mountain, South Carolina expensive?

In Little Mountain, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $267,100.

How educated are people in Little Mountain, South Carolina?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Little Mountain, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Mountain, South Carolina?

About 17.9% of people in Little Mountain, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Mountain, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Mountain, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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