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Lobeco

South Carolina · 109 residents · 2.625 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2023, a loss of 69 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 64.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
−39%since 2023
from 178 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
−39%since 2023
from 68 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
−3%since 2023
from 55.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9014620225831420202024Lobeco
2024109
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,238
−48%since 2023
from $21,600 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.2%
+26.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.149
−48%since 2023
from 0.285 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
30.0%
−50.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
70.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(68)
Black53.4%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(15)
Diversity Score70.3%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(109)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 70 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
42.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
57.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
57.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
Female
33.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
52.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lobeco, South Carolina?

Lobeco, South Carolina has about 109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lobeco, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lobeco, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lobeco, South Carolina?

About 64.2% of people in Lobeco, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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