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Lodge

South Carolina · 82 residents · 3.144 sq mi
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Lodge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,353. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−28%since 2000
from 114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.7
+45%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29681061441831990201020202024Lodge
202498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,353
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,213
+58%since 2000
from $13,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(102)
Black3.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(22)
Diversity Score
27
+13%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.4%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
66.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodge, South Carolina?

Lodge, South Carolina has about 82 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lodge, South Carolina earns about $29,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lodge, South Carolina?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lodge, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lodge, South Carolina?

About 16.9% of people in Lodge, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lodge, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lodge, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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