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Mullins

South Carolina · 4,663 residents · 3.021 sq mi
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Mullins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,701. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,200. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,663
−7%since 2000
from 5,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,544 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Mullins
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,701
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,154 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,059
+24%since 2000
from $12,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+2%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(1,822)
Black61.1%(3,074)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(3,044)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(1,441)
Black65.6%(3,058)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian1%(47)
Other0.6%(30)
Diversity Score57.8%(2,695)
Diversity Score
58
−4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
17.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mullins, South Carolina?

Mullins, South Carolina has about 4,663 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mullins, South Carolina earns about $29,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mullins, South Carolina expensive?

In Mullins, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Mullins, South Carolina?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mullins, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mullins, South Carolina?

About 32.6% of people in Mullins, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mullins, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mullins, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,247 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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