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McClellanville

South Carolina · 642 residents (2025 est.) · 2.231 sq mi
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McClellanville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $477,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
+50%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
−6%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:642 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2603995386778161990201020202024McClellanville
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,083
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,025
+186%since 2000
from $22,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+9%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+30%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(415)
Black7.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(669)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score7.4%(51)
Diversity Score
7
−66%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McClellanville, South Carolina?

McClellanville, South Carolina has about 690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McClellanville, South Carolina earns about $107,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McClellanville, South Carolina expensive?

In McClellanville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $477,400, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in McClellanville, South Carolina?

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in McClellanville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McClellanville, South Carolina?

About 4.1% of people in McClellanville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McClellanville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McClellanville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 326 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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