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New Ellenton

South Carolina · 2,210 residents · 4.44 sq mi
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New Ellenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,122. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,210
−2%since 2000
from 2,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Ellenton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,122
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,810
+61%since 2000
from $17,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(1,354)
Black35.6%(802)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(49)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(1,388)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(1,192)
Black35.7%(788)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(100)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.5%(56)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,532)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Ellenton, South Carolina?

New Ellenton, South Carolina has about 2,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Ellenton, South Carolina?

The typical household in New Ellenton, South Carolina earns about $44,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Ellenton, South Carolina expensive?

In New Ellenton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in New Ellenton, South Carolina?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Ellenton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Ellenton, South Carolina?

About 18.2% of people in New Ellenton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Ellenton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, New Ellenton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 420 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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