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Mulberry

South Carolina · 540 residents · 1.965 sq mi
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Mulberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,063. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 301 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
−36%since 2000
from 841 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
275 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+44%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1043455878281K1990201020202024Mulberry
2024474
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,063
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,022
+100%since 2000
from $10,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(227)
Black47.8%(258)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(33)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.9%(10)
Diversity Score71.8%(388)
Diversity Score
72
−1%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−1%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+45.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.6%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mulberry, South Carolina?

Mulberry, South Carolina has about 540 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mulberry, South Carolina earns about $29,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mulberry, South Carolina expensive?

In Mulberry, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Mulberry, South Carolina?

About 9.4% 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 38.6% 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 449 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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