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Meggett

South Carolina · 1,390 residents · 18.139 sq mi
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Meggett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $371,700. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,390
+13%since 2000
from 1,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+18%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6568901K1K2K1990201020202024Meggett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,486
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,669
+99%since 2000
from $22,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
7.0% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,200)
Black8.1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score26.2%(364)
Diversity Score
26
−37%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meggett, South Carolina?

Meggett, South Carolina has about 1,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meggett, South Carolina earns about $80,486 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 $371,700.

How educated are people in Meggett, South Carolina?

About 34.7% 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 6.2% 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 656 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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