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South Carolina · 670 residents (2025 est.) · 0.864 sq mi
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North has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,477. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,900. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
−17%since 2000
from 813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.8
+35%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:670 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6317218119019911990201020202024North
2024675
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,477
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,541
+58%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+8%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(428)
Black45.8%(372)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(514)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(328)
Black48.7%(329)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score65.7%(444)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
18.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 47.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North, South Carolina?

North, South Carolina has about 675 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North, South Carolina earns about $26,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North, South Carolina expensive?

In North, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in North, South Carolina?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in North, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North, South Carolina?

About 42.2% of people in North, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has North, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, North, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 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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