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Mayo

South Carolina · 1,842 residents · 3.041 sq mi
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The short version

Mayo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,842
+15%since 1990
from 1,606 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
606 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 528 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+5%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mayo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,465
+51%since 1990
from $10,911 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
24.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,560)
Black2.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(149)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,775)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score7.2%(133)
Diversity Score
7
−22%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+17.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−37%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayo, South Carolina?

Mayo, South Carolina has about 1,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mayo, South Carolina earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayo, South Carolina expensive?

In Mayo, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Mayo, South Carolina?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mayo, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayo, South Carolina?

About 12.8% of people in Mayo, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayo, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayo, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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