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Meggett

South Carolina · 1,484 residents (2025 est.) · 18.139 sq mi
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Meggett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $714,100. With a median age of 57.0, 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 57.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 163%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,307
+6%since 2000
from 1,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+30%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,484 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6568901K1K2K1990201020202024Meggett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,865
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,809 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,684
+187%since 2000
from $22,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+33%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$714,100
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+124%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(962)
Black20.2%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(516)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,173)
Black7.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score23.6%(308)
Diversity Score
24
−44%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
10.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meggett, South Carolina?

Meggett, South Carolina has about 1,307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meggett, South Carolina earns about $97,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meggett, South Carolina expensive?

In Meggett, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $714,100.

How educated are people in Meggett, South Carolina?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Meggett, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meggett, South Carolina?

About 11.0% of people in Meggett, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meggett, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Meggett, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 573 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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