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Mulberry

South Carolina · 474 residents · 1.965 sq mi
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Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 367 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,600.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
−44%since 2000
from 841 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+20%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1043455878281K1990201020202024Mulberry
2024474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,975
+109%since 2000
from $10,527 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−37%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(369)
Black46.3%(389)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.5%(610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(124)
Black73.8%(350)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.3%(229)
Diversity Score
48
−33%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+119%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% 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
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
Female
35.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mulberry, South Carolina?

Mulberry, South Carolina has about 474 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Mulberry, South Carolina expensive?

In Mulberry, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $148,600.

How educated are people in Mulberry, South Carolina?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mulberry, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mulberry, South Carolina?

About 19.0% of people in Mulberry, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mulberry, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mulberry, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 515 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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