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Monetta

South Carolina · 236 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Monetta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
+7%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
342 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1411862312763211990201020202024Monetta
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,609
+52%since 2000
from $16,867 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$690
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(152)
Black18.2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(11)
Diversity Score67.2%(159)
Diversity Score
67
+20%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monetta, South Carolina?

Monetta, South Carolina has about 236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monetta, South Carolina earns about $72,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monetta, South Carolina expensive?

In Monetta, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Monetta, South Carolina?

About 24.7% 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 2.8% 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 70 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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