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Monetta

South Carolina · 212 residents (2025 est.) · 0.69 sq mi
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Monetta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,554. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
+28%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+16%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1411862312763211990201020202024Monetta
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,554
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,873
+83%since 2000
from $16,867 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+55%since 2010
from 0.262 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,032
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(151)
Black24.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(70)
Black37.9%(107)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(10)
Diversity Score85%(240)
Diversity Score
85
+52%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monetta, South Carolina?

Monetta, South Carolina has about 282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monetta, South Carolina earns about $59,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monetta, South Carolina expensive?

In Monetta, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Monetta, South Carolina?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Monetta, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monetta, South Carolina?

About 10.3% of people in Monetta, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monetta, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Monetta, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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