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McColl

South Carolina · 2,070 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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McColl has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,786. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 428 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,300. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

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
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,070
−17%since 2000
from 2,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,971 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+20%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024McColl
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,786
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,414
+61%since 2000
from $10,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(1,633)
Black18.9%(473)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(1,160)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(1,135)
Black21.3%(441)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other22.9%(475)
Diversity Score75.3%(1,560)
Diversity Score
75
+62%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McColl, South Carolina?

McColl, South Carolina has about 2,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McColl, South Carolina earns about $31,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McColl, South Carolina expensive?

In McColl, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in McColl, South Carolina?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in McColl, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McColl, South Carolina?

About 28.1% of people in McColl, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McColl, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McColl, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 615 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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