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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mayesville

South Carolina · 1,001 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Mayesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,852. Population has grown 45% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,700. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,001
+45%since 1990
from 692 in 1990
1990 – 2025
978 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 676 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+23%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4756197629051K1990201020202024Mayesville
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,852
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,263 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,738
+90%since 1990
from $5,645 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.5%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
21.1% rent
1.8
−43%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(129)
Black81.4%(563)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(262)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(127)
Black86%(861)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score29.7%(298)
30
−22%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.3%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+9%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayesville, South Carolina?

Mayesville, South Carolina has about 1,001 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mayesville, South Carolina earns about $25,852 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Mayesville, South Carolina?

About 13.2% 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 36.5% 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 309 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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