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Monetta

South Carolina · 205 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Monetta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,111. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−7%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
297 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+14%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1411862312763211990201020202024Monetta
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,111
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,094
+19%since 2000
from $16,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$819
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58%(119)
Black22.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(29)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.7%(141)
Diversity Score
69
+23%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monetta, South Carolina?

Monetta, South Carolina has about 205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monetta, South Carolina earns about $41,111 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Monetta, South Carolina?

About 11.5% 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 19.8% 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 101 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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