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Mount Carmel

South Carolina · 156 residents · 9.189 sq mi
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Mount Carmel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,467. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,200. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156
−34%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+51%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011772533284041990201020202024Mount Carmel
2024261
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,467
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,645
+162%since 2000
from $9,777 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance47.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical47.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$71,200
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(13)
Black89.9%(213)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(20)
Black85.9%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.5%(46)
Diversity Score
29
+47%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.3%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Carmel, South Carolina?

Mount Carmel, South Carolina has about 156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Carmel, South Carolina?

The typical household in Mount Carmel, South Carolina earns about $36,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Carmel, South Carolina expensive?

In Mount Carmel, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $71,200.

How educated are people in Mount Carmel, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Carmel, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Carmel, South Carolina?

About 10.0% of people in Mount Carmel, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Carmel, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Carmel, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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