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Little Mountain

South Carolina · 291 residents · 1.52 sq mi
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Little Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
+14%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−2%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1472313164004841990201020202024Little Mountain
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,205
+54%since 2000
from $22,159 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(221)
Black12.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(74)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(238)
Black16.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.5%(103)
Diversity Score
36
+22%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+93%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Mountain, South Carolina?

Little Mountain, South Carolina has about 291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Mountain, South Carolina earns about $54,375 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 $157,100, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Little Mountain, South Carolina?

About 13.9% 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 5.2% 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 50 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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