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Manning

South Carolina · 3,878 residents · 2.935 sq mi
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Manning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,407. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,000. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,878
−4%since 2000
from 4,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,321 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Manning
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,407
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,483 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,902
+82%since 2000
from $11,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(1,432)
Black62%(2,497)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.1%(2,420)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(1,120)
Black64.1%(2,486)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(85)
Asian1.8%(70)
Other0.8%(33)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,339)
Diversity Score
60
Unchangedsince 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manning, South Carolina?

Manning, South Carolina has about 3,878 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manning, South Carolina earns about $30,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manning, South Carolina expensive?

In Manning, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $98,000, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Manning, South Carolina?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Manning, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manning, South Carolina?

About 29.0% of people in Manning, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manning, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Manning, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 550 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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