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Meggett

South Carolina · 1,226 residents · 18.139 sq mi
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Meggett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,226
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
+17%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6568901K1K2K1990201020202024Meggett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,809 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,706
+38%since 2000
from $22,906 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+41%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,027)
Black13.4%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other3%(36)
Diversity Score37.9%(464)
Diversity Score
38
−10%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
1.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meggett, South Carolina?

Meggett, South Carolina has about 1,226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meggett, South Carolina earns about $61,250 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 $280,700, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Meggett, South Carolina?

About 33.6% 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 10.1% 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 492 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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