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McBee

South Carolina · 867 residents · 1.314 sq mi
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McBee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,278. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,400. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
867
+21%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
660 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6177769351K1K1990201020202024McBee
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,278
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,775
+31%since 2000
from $12,828 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−53.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(379)
Black45.1%(322)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(450)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55%(477)
Black40.4%(350)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(28)
Diversity Score68.1%(590)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McBee, South Carolina?

McBee, South Carolina has about 867 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McBee, South Carolina earns about $35,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McBee, South Carolina expensive?

In McBee, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $77,400, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in McBee, South Carolina?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in McBee, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McBee, South Carolina?

About 28.9% of people in McBee, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McBee, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McBee, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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