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Mayo

South Carolina · 1,567 residents · 3.041 sq mi
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Mayo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,439. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,567
−15%since 2000
from 1,842 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
515 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mayo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,439
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,584
+25%since 2000
from $16,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+79%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,775)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(133)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,390)
Black4.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(61)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other4%(62)
Diversity Score28.2%(441)
Diversity Score
28
+289%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+106%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayo, South Carolina?

Mayo, South Carolina has about 1,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mayo, South Carolina earns about $42,439 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 $151,500.

How educated are people in Mayo, South Carolina?

About 6.5% 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 4.5% of people in Mayo, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayo, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayo, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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