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Mullins

South Carolina · 4,026 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 $27,404. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,003 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,100. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,026
−20%since 2000
from 5,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+16%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Mullins
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,404
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,964
+15%since 2000
from $12,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(1,072)
Black68%(2,738)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(66)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.9%(2,172)
Diversity Score
54
−11%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+122%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mullins, South Carolina?

Mullins, South Carolina has about 4,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mullins, South Carolina earns about $27,404 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Mullins, South Carolina?

About 14.7% 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 37.5% 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 1,884 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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