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Little Mountain

South Carolina · 261 residents (2025 est.) · 1.52 sq mi
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Little Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $267,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the South Carolina median.

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
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

PEP 2025 EST:261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1472313164004841990201020202024Little 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%
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
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
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%
Self-employed
14.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% 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%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% 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%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
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)
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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