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Monarch Mill

South Carolina · 1,584 residents · 5.612 sq mi
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Monarch Mill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,037. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 346 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,584
−18%since 2000
from 1,930 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+14%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,037
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,453
+154%since 2000
from $15,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+19%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,610)
Black14.8%(285)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(659)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(1,196)
Black18.9%(300)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other13%(206)
Diversity Score59.7%(945)
Diversity Score
60
+75%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.2%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monarch Mill, South Carolina?

Monarch Mill, South Carolina has about 1,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monarch Mill, South Carolina?

The typical household in Monarch Mill, South Carolina earns about $32,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monarch Mill, South Carolina expensive?

In Monarch Mill, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Monarch Mill, South Carolina?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monarch Mill, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monarch Mill, South Carolina?

About 23.4% of people in Monarch Mill, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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