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McCormick

South Carolina · 2,010 residents (2025 est.) · 4.052 sq mi
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McCormick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,111. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,000. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,506
+68%since 2000
from 1,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,010 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024McCormick
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,111
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,794
+17%since 2000
from $14,338 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
−2%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(482)
Black63.9%(951)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(866)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(605)
Black69%(1,728)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.2%(131)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,451)
Diversity Score
58
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
14.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 26.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Female
40.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCormick, South Carolina?

McCormick, South Carolina has about 2,506 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCormick, South Carolina earns about $41,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCormick, South Carolina expensive?

In McCormick, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in McCormick, South Carolina?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in McCormick, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCormick, South Carolina?

About 26.6% of people in McCormick, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCormick, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McCormick, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 855 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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