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Mayesville

South Carolina · 554 residents (2025 est.) · 1.024 sq mi
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Mayesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,568. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 169 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,600. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
832
−17%since 2000
from 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+5%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:554 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4756197629051K1990201020202024Mayesville
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,568
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,852 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,022
+77%since 2000
from $10,738 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−17%since 2010
from 0.498 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(127)
Black86%(861)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(151)
Black81%(674)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score38.8%(323)
Diversity Score
39
+31%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
12.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayesville, South Carolina?

Mayesville, South Carolina has about 832 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mayesville, South Carolina earns about $50,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayesville, South Carolina expensive?

In Mayesville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Mayesville, South Carolina?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mayesville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayesville, South Carolina?

About 29.9% of people in Mayesville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayesville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayesville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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