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Mayesville

South Carolina · 548 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 $37,569. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 453 residents. 17% 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 $73,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
548
−45%since 2000
from 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
535 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+30%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4756197629051K1990201020202024Mayesville
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,569
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,852 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,445
+72%since 2000
from $10,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(97)
Black76.5%(419)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.4%(227)
Diversity Score
41
+39%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayesville, South Carolina?

Mayesville, South Carolina has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mayesville, South Carolina earns about $37,569 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Mayesville, South Carolina?

About 16.7% 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 32.6% of people in Mayesville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayesville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayesville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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